Printed Polymers in Surgery
Mohammad Hossain, Md. Abu Bin Hasan Susan
The enhanced biological and mechanical properties, low production costs, ease of processing, and broad applicability of polymeric materials have led to a rise in their use in surgery. Several additive manufacturing (AM) techniques are employed in various kinds of surgery. For printing purposes, a variety of biodegradable and non-biodegradable polymeric compounds are referred to as bio-ink. At an astounding rate, this technique is customized for various surgeries. Anatomical models tailored to each patient and various types of implants have been printed using it. This chapter aims to provide a summary of the top polymeric printed materials utilized in liver transplantation, robotic urology, orthopedic, ear, nose, and throat (ENT), cardiac, vascular, andrological, spinal, and plastic surgeries, as well as the printing of maxillofacial prosthesis and medications. It also aims to develop novel polymers and techniques that will replicate the clinical setting.
Keywords
Surgical Specialization, Patient-Centered, Computed Tomography, Anatomic Models, Prosthesis
Published online 2/15/2025, 42 pages
Citation: Mohammad Hossain, Md. Abu Bin Hasan Susan, Printed Polymers in Surgery, Materials Research Foundations, Vol. 172, pp 1-42, 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21741/9781644903353-1
Part of the book on Applications of Polymers in Surgery II
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