Endovascular AAA repair procedures are extremely complex. The nature of the surgery revolves around minute anatomical structures, and when it comes to performing operations on such vital parts of the human anatomy, preparedness and accuracy are imperative. Any technology that may provide a leg up in practicing procedures and understanding complex neurovascular structures can cut meaningful time off of long procedures, and even more importantly, make the difference between a procedure being successful or not.
Jacob's Institute, a not-for-profit medical device innovation center, shares their experience using 3D printed models to help surgeons plan for five challenging abdominal aortic aneurysm cases at Kaleida Health's Gates Vascular Institute, a vascular hospital.
Over the next fifteen pages, you'll learn about how Stratasys PolyJet technology is revolutionizing the world of endovascular surgery by allowing surgeons to hold the anatomy in their hands, giving them a three-dimensional understanding of their patient's anatomical structure before surgery begins. This understanding is invaluable when it comes to surgical time and success. Download the whitepaper to learn more.
