A Call for Change. Can 3D Printing Replace Cadavers for Surgical Training?

Authors :: Ghazi A
Source :: The Urologic clinics of North America [Urol Clin North Am] 2022 Feb; Vol. 49 (1), pp. 39-56. Date of Electronic Publication: 2021 Oct 22.
Publication Year :: 2022
Abstract: While cadaveric dissection has stood the test of time because of its widely accepted educational value by experienced surgeons, the introduction advances in 3D printing and biomaterial technologies could potentially provide alternative tools for surgical training. This novel concept in simulation (physical reality) would encompass all the benefits of cadavers in terms of realism and clinical relevance without any of its ethical, infection, safety, and financial concerns.<br />Competing Interests: Disclosure No disclosures.<br /> (Copyright © 2021 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)