Purpose Three-dimensional (3D) printing of anatomic models for complex surgical cases
improves patient and resident education, operative team planning, and guides the …

Background and Objectives 3D‐printed models are increasingly used for surgical planning.
We assessed the utility, accuracy, and reproducibility of 3D printing to assist visualization of …

Introduction The computed tomography scan provides vital information about the
relationship of thoracic malignancies to the surrounding structures and aids in surgical …

Abstract Objective: Three-dimensional (3D) displays of anatomic structures have become
feasible for preoperative planning in some surgical procedures. There have been no reports …

Background The development and deployment of new technologies in additive 3-
dimensional (3D) printing (ie, rapid prototyping and additive manufacturing) in conjunction …

Background Three-dimensional printing is an additive manufacturing method that builds
objects from digitally generated computational models. Core technologies behind three …

The application of three‐dimensional (3D) printing enables the creation of material objects
from digital images by depositing layers of plastic material into 3D structures and can be …

Background Thoracic wall tumors can leave large defects in the thoracic wall after tumor
resection. Currently, the shape of the materials commonly used for thoracic wall repair …

Background: Imaging has a critical impact on surgical decision making and three-
dimensional (3D) digital models of patient pathology can now be made commercially. We …

Background Careful preoperative planning in thoracic surgery is essential for positive
outcomes, especially in video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS), where palpation and 3 …