A review and guide to creating patient specific 3D printed anatomical models from MRI for benign gynecologic surgery

3D Printing in Medicine

Olivier X. Miguel¹  Adnan M. Sheikh²  Teresa E. Flaxman³  Sukhbir S. Singh⁴  Carly M. Cooke⁵ 

[1] Department of Clinical Epidemiology, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, 1967 Riverside Dr, 7th Floor, K1H7W9, Ottawa, ON, Canada;Department of Medical Imaging, The Ottawa Hospital, Ottawa, ON, Canada;Department of Clinical Epidemiology, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, 1967 Riverside Dr, 7th Floor, K1H7W9, Ottawa, ON, Canada;Department of Medical Imaging, The Ottawa Hospital, Ottawa, ON, Canada;Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada;Department of Clinical Epidemiology, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, 1967 Riverside Dr, 7th Floor, K1H7W9, Ottawa, ON, Canada;Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada;Department of Clinical Epidemiology, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, 1967 Riverside Dr, 7th Floor, K1H7W9, Ottawa, ON, Canada;Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada;Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Newborn Care, The Ottawa Hospital, Ottawa, ON, Canada;Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada;

关键词: MRI;    Gynecology;    Myomectomy;    Endometriosis;    3D printing;    Surgical planning;    Barriers of use;   

DOI  :  10.1186/s41205-021-00107-7

来源: Springer

【 摘 要 】

BackgroundPatient specific three-dimensional (3D) models can be derived from two-dimensional medical images, such as magnetic resonance (MR) images. 3D models have been shown to improve anatomical comprehension by providing more accurate assessments of anatomical volumes and better perspectives of structural orientations relative to adjacent structures. The clinical benefit of using patient specific 3D printed models have been highlighted in the fields of orthopaedics, cardiothoracics, and neurosurgery for the purpose of pre-surgical planning. However, reports on the clinical use of 3D printed models in the field of gynecology are limited.Main textThis article aims to provide a brief overview of the principles of 3D printing and the steps required to derive patient-specific, anatomically accurate 3D printed models of gynecologic anatomy from MR images. Examples of 3D printed models for uterine fibroids and endometriosis are presented as well as a discussion on the barriers to clinical uptake and the future directions for 3D printing in the field of gynecological surgery.ConclusionSuccessful gynecologic surgery requires a thorough understanding of the patient’s anatomy and burden of disease. Future use of patient specific 3D printed models is encouraged so the clinical benefit can be better understood and evidence to support their use in standard of care can be provided.

【 授权许可】

CC BY