Incorporating a 3‐dimensional printer into the management of early‐stage cervical cancer. Issue 2 (24th May 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Baek, Min‐Hyun; Kim, Dae‐Yeon; Kim, Namkug; Rhim, Chae Chun; Kim, Jong‐Hyeok; Nam, Joo‐Hyun
• Is Part Of: Journal of surgical oncology. Volume 114:Issue 2(2016)
• Page Start: 150
• Page End: 152
• Publication Date: 2016-05-24
• Subjects: 3D printer -- cervical cancer -- radical hysterectomy; Cancer -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Neoplasms -- Periodicals; 616
• DOI: 10.1002/jso.24292
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0022-4790

Abstract

Abstract : We used a 3‐dimensional (3D) printer to create anatomical replicas of real lesions and tested its application in cervical cancer. Our study patient decided to undergo radical hysterectomy after seeing her 3D model which was then used to plan and simulate this surgery. Using 3D printers to create patient‐specific 3D tumor models may aid cervical cancer patients make treatment decisions. This technology will lead to better surgical and oncological outcomes for cervical cancer patients. J. Surg. Oncol. 2016;114:150–152 . © 2016 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.