The success of an implant depends on the type of biomaterial used for its fabrication. An
ideal implant material should be biocompatible, inert, mechanically durable, and easily …

After cardiovascular disease, cancer is the leading cause of death worldwide with
devastating health and economic consequences, particularly in developing countries. Inter …

Physical organ models are the objects that replicate the patient‐specific anatomy and have
played important roles in modern medical diagnosis and disease treatment. 3D printing, as a …

The number of minimally invasive surgeries, such as video‐assisted thoracoscopic surgery
and robot‐assisted thoracoscopic surgery, has increased enormously in recent years. More …

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 …

The anatomy of the superior mesenteric vessels is complex, yet important, for right-sided
colorectal surgery. The usefulness of three-dimensional (3D) printing of these vessels in …

Liver resection and transplantation are the most effective therapies for many hepatobiliary
tumors and diseases. However, these surgical procedures are challenging due to the …

With the increasing complexity and difficulty of surgical procedures, there is an urgent need
for empirical and high-fidelity surgical teaching tools. Whereas in the past, teaching tools …

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) constitutes the fifth most frequent malignancy worldwide
and the third most frequent cause of cancer-related deaths. Currently, treatment selection is …

Abstract Three-dimensional (3D) printing has recently emerged as a new technique in
various liver-related surgical fields. There are currently only a few systematic reviews that …