The surgical approach of 3D printed tumors has helped surgeons in Spain successfully remove tumours from a 5-year-old boy to solve this thorny problem. The boy was diagnosed with neuroblastoma, a more common form of tumor in children that usually occurs around the stomach. Due to these types of tumors, surgical resection of their positions requires a wealth of skills that cannot cut the artery and put the patient's life at risk. After two unsuccessful attempts to remove the child's tumor, it seems inoperable.
Surgeon Umemora said on Wednesday at the press conference, "We tried two surgeries, but we failed because we could not operate, not surrender, we tried to find a solution." Mora and his team turned to CIM The Foundation created a 3D printed copy of the boy's tumor at the Polytechnic University of Catalonia so that they could perfect their technology in advance. The team used a multi-material 3D printer to print hardened arteries and surrounding translucent, soft resinous organs so that they could remove the tumor without damaging the child's internal organs. They also built a heartless copy of the child's heart, once the cancer cells have been removed, see what he should be like.
After an exercise for a week and a half before scheduled surgery, the doctor successfully removed the tumor from the boy's body. They are happy to report that they want him to recover completely without the need for additional surgery. In fact, the hospital and the team were very impressed with the procedure. They had commissioned 3D to print two other patient models.