VHA Talks: 3D Printing
705 views · Published 7 November 2018 · 10:02 · Indexed 12 November 2026
Channel: Veterans Health Administration · 2018 · Education
3D Printing focuses on using 3D printing to enhance the care of Veterans by improving understanding of complex patient anatomy. As medicine continues to advance, there are more and more minimally invasive treatment strategies for diseases such as cancer (renal tumor 3D printed model) and heart failure. This means surgical incisions are smaller, portions of vital organs are increasingly spared and patients recover faster. Medical imaging coupled with 3D printing can play a role in planning for these procedures by allowing physicians the opportunity to see and interact with patient anatomy before a patient goes to the operating room. Our hope is that 3D printing will speed treatment and recovery of Veterans.
