Fusion of Information from 3D Printing and Surgical Robot: An Innovative Minimally Technique Illustrated by the Resection of a Large Celiac Trunk Aneurysm

World J Surg. 2016 Jan;40(1):245-7. doi: 10.1007/s00268-015-3218-y.

Abstract

The rapid advancement in technological innovations, such as 3D printing and robotic surgery, is a progression that few could imagine just a few years ago. The combination of these technologies namely 3D printing of patient-specific anatomy and robotic surgery is reported here to plan and perform the resection of a large aneurysm of the celiac trunk.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aneurysm / pathology
  • Aneurysm / surgery*
  • Celiac Artery / pathology
  • Celiac Artery / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Preoperative Care / methods
  • Printing, Three-Dimensional*
  • Robotic Surgical Procedures / methods*