Abstract
Three-dimensional (3D) printers are devices that make 3D designs prepared in computer-aided design (CAD) programs into real 3D objects using various materials. For each patient, 3D models can be created for surgical planning, and these 3D models can be used both to inform the patient and to understand the treatment process. At the same time, using these models, education can be given in the field of medicine, or research assistants who are undergoing surgical training can be given the chance to undergo surgical training without the risk of harming the patient. With this novel technology, customized medical equipment and prosthesis can be produced for the patient. In this book section, it is aimed to review the applications of 3D printer technology in the field of urology, to evaluate its potential benefits and limitations, and to evaluate our future expectations.
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Ezer, M., Huri, E. (2021). Three-Dimensional Medical Printing in Urology. In: Huri, E., Veneziano, D. (eds) Anatomy for Urologic Surgeons in the Digital Era. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-59479-4_13
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