Chapter 13

3D Printing in Robotic Urosurgery

Rishabha Malviya

Rishabha Malviya

Department of Pharmacy, School of Medical and Allied Sciences, Galgotias University

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Rishav Sharma

Rishav Sharma

Department of Pharmacy, School of Medical and Allied Sciences, Galgotias University

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First published: 28 October 2024

Summary

The use of 3D printing in urology has been the subject of a rapidly expanding corpus of research during the past 5 years. Progress in exciting new fields of study has been made possible by incentives including work-hour restrictions and patient-safety programs, as well as by innovations in biomaterials and quick printing techniques. However, difficulties with its wide usage comprise high prices, unfamiliarity with the technical processes required, as well as absence of potential applications. The investigation of the concept for 3D printing in urological practice depends on robotic surgery to enhance pre-operative planning, update surgeon training, and better educate patients. Models of the prostate are frequently used in the preparation for nerve-sparing surgeries. Early research has shown enough realism and educational effectiveness to warrant continuing the project. Further investigation has shown enhanced surgeon assurance, surgical efficiency, and enhanced patient outcomes, with high levels of patient satisfaction among the highlights. Standard desktop 3D printers now make it possible to produce realistic, precise models in a matter of hours at a price that would not break the bank. Most typically, 3D printing has been utilized to create anatomical replicas of sick organs to replace the haptic feedback that is lost during robotic surgeries. Urologists are rapidly expanding and continuously improving in adaptive mode, and thus the benefits to patients were expected to exceed the diminishing drawbacks, indicating that subsequent transformation in surgical education, robotics techniques, and individualized therapy may occur simultaneously.

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