“In minimally invasive surgeries that entail a complete loss of tactile feedback, surgeons must rely on vision alone to guide their performance. Practicing these cases with 3D printed models gives clinicians earlier feedback and helps improve planning.“
Professor Andrea Pietrabissa, head of the General Surgery II Unit and Clinical Scientific Advisor for 3D4Med.
“In minimally invasive surgeries that entail a complete loss of tactile feedback, surgeons must rely on vision alone to guide their performance. Practicing these cases with 3D printed models gives clinicians earlier feedback and helps improve planning.“
Professor Andrea Pietrabissa, head of the General Surgery II Unit and Clinical Scientific Advisor for 3D4Med.
Stratasys is a global leader in 3D printing technology, revolutionizing the medical industry with its advanced solutions for anatomical model production. Renowned for their precision, reliability, and innovation, Stratasys offers state-of-the-art 3D printing systems that create highly detailed and accurate anatomical models. These models enhance surgical planning, medical training, and patient communication, providing healthcare professionals with tangible, life-like representations of human anatomy. The comprehensive portfolio of 3D printers includes J750 and J850 Digital Anatomy, J5 Digital Anatomy, J5 MediJet and many other solutions. By integrating cutting-edge materials and software, Stratasys ensures each model meets the specific needs of medical professionals, ultimately improving patient outcomes and advancing the field of personalized medicine. Discover how Stratasys is shaping the future of healthcare with their unparalleled 3D printing capabilities.
Since 2020, we have had the privilege of conducting a two-year research partnership with Stratasys, focusing on the development of new material combinations to enhance the realism of surgical simulations. Utilizing the Digital Anatomy Creator, we designed innovative material combinations that were tested in realistic conditions using our advanced testing facilities. The Stratasys J750 printer enabled us to produce highly realistic training and testing phantoms for various surgical and clinical disciplines.
For more details on how we leverage 3D printing technology for medical education, check out this article: How Italy’s 3D4Med Lab Benefits From 3D Printing (stratasys.com)
One of the major outcomes of our partnership is the “Suturable Vessels” presets, now available in GrabCAD software for Digital Anatomy solutions. For further information, please refer to the documents available in the Resources section.
This ongoing cooperation drives our mission to advance medical technology and improve patient care.
The versatility of the Stratasys J750 allows us to experiment with multi-material printing, combining rigid and flexible materials in a single model to better replicate the complexity of human anatomy.
Our research team is dedicated to discovering novel applications of 3D printing in medicine. We are investigating how these advanced models can be used for personalized patient care, from creating custom implants to developing patient-specific surgical guides. This experimental approach is paving the way for significant advancements in medical procedures and treatments.
By leveraging the advanced features of the Stratasys J750, we can create highly detailed and realistic anatomical models, tailored to the specific needs of our medical professionals. These models are invaluable for pre-surgical planning, medical training, and the development of new medical devices. Our commitment to innovation and excellence in 3D printing technology allows us to push the boundaries of what’s possible in healthcare, ultimately enhancing patient outcomes and driving forward the future of medical science.