Hybrid Additive Fabrication of a Transparent Liver with Biosimilar Haptic Response for Preoperative Planning

Due to the complexity of liver surgery, the interest in 3D printing is constantly increasing among hepatobiliary surgeons. The aim of this study was to produce a patient-specific transparent life-sized liver model with tissue-like haptic properties by combining additive manufacturing and 3D moulding...

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Published in:	Diagnostics
Main Authors:	Paolo Aseni, Tommaso Santaniello, Francesco Rizzetto, Lorenzo Gentili, Federico Pezzotta, Francesco Cavaliere, Maurizio Vertemati, Paolo Milani
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2021-09-01
Subjects:	additive manufacturing 3D organ models haptic feedback anatomical liver resection surgical training preoperative planning
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4418/11/9/1734