BHOPAL (India): Surgeons at AIIMS Bhopal will soon be able to use 3D printers to create patient-specific kidney models from CT scan data, helping them accurately locate stones and plan minimally invasive surgeries with greater precision.
The initiative, aimed at making complex kidney stone surgeries safer and more effective, has received a Rs 9 lakh research grant from the Madhya Pradesh Council of Science and Technology (MPCST), Times of India said.
Led by Associate Professor and urologist Dr. Ketan Mehra, the project will focus on designing custom 3D-printed puncture guides to improve the success of Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL), especially in patients with challenging anatomy. Dr. Vikram Vatti from the cardiothoracic and vascular surgery (CTVS) department will serve as the co-Principal Investigator.
Out of the total grant, Rs 7 lakh will be used to acquire a high-resolution resin-based 3D printer using DLP/SLA technology, while Rs 2 lakh is allocated for a Junior Research Fellow’s salary over two years.
The use of 3D printing in this context allows the creation of patient-specific tools that can reduce complications, shorten surgery time, and enhance overall outcomes. According to a press release, this project represents a significant leap toward more personalized and precise surgical care.
AIIMS Bhopal Director Dr. Ajai Singh remarked, “This project marks an important step in integrating precision technology into surgery. With 3D-printed surgical guides, procedures like PCNL can be both personalized and standardized, potentially setting new standards in urology.”
(Inputs from TOI)
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