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Barriers of Three-Dimensional Printing in Craniofacial Plastic Surgery Practice: A Pilot Study and Literature Review.
Document Type
Academic Journal
Author
Kim E; Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA.; Vishwanath N; Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI.; Foppiani J; Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA.; Escobar-Domingo MJ; Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA.; Lee D; Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA.; Francalancia S; Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI.; Lin GJ; Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA.; Woo AS; Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI.; Lin SJ; Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA.
Source
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 9010410 Publication Model: Print-Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1536-3732 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 10492275 NLM ISO Abbreviation: J Craniofac Surg Subsets: MEDLINE
Subject
Language
English
Abstract
Objective: Three-dimensional printing (3Dp) and modeling have demonstrated increasing utility within plastic and reconstructive surgery (PRS). This study aims to understand the prevalence of how this technology is utilized in craniofacial surgery, as well as identify barriers that may limit its integration into practice.
Methods: A survey was developed to assess participant demographics, characteristics of 3Dp use, and barriers to utilizing three-dimensional technologies in practice. The survey was distributed to practicing craniofacial surgeons. A secondary literature review was conducted to identify solutions for barriers and potential areas for innovation.
Results: Fifteen complete responses (9.7% response rate) were analyzed. The majority (73%) reported using three-dimensional modeling and printing in their practice, primarily for surgical planning. The majority (64%) relied exclusively on outside facilities to print the models, selecting resources required to train self and staff (55%), followed by the cost of staff to run the printer (36%), as the most common barriers affecting 3Dp use in their practice. Of those that did not use 3Dp, the most common barrier was lack of exposure (75%). The literature review revealed cost-lowering techniques with materials, comparability of desktop commercial printers to industrial printers, and incorporation of open-source software.
Conclusions: The main barrier to integrating 3Dp in craniofacial plastic and reconstructive surgery practice is the perceived cost associated with utilizing the technology. Ongoing literature highlights the cost-utility of in-house 3Dp technologies and practical cost-saving methods. The authors' results underscore the need for broad exposure for currently practicing attendings and trainees in 3Dp practices and other evolving technologies.
Competing Interests: The authors report no conflicts of interest.
(Copyright © 2024 by Mutaz B. Habal, MD.)
Methods: A survey was developed to assess participant demographics, characteristics of 3Dp use, and barriers to utilizing three-dimensional technologies in practice. The survey was distributed to practicing craniofacial surgeons. A secondary literature review was conducted to identify solutions for barriers and potential areas for innovation.
Results: Fifteen complete responses (9.7% response rate) were analyzed. The majority (73%) reported using three-dimensional modeling and printing in their practice, primarily for surgical planning. The majority (64%) relied exclusively on outside facilities to print the models, selecting resources required to train self and staff (55%), followed by the cost of staff to run the printer (36%), as the most common barriers affecting 3Dp use in their practice. Of those that did not use 3Dp, the most common barrier was lack of exposure (75%). The literature review revealed cost-lowering techniques with materials, comparability of desktop commercial printers to industrial printers, and incorporation of open-source software.
Conclusions: The main barrier to integrating 3Dp in craniofacial plastic and reconstructive surgery practice is the perceived cost associated with utilizing the technology. Ongoing literature highlights the cost-utility of in-house 3Dp technologies and practical cost-saving methods. The authors' results underscore the need for broad exposure for currently practicing attendings and trainees in 3Dp practices and other evolving technologies.
Competing Interests: The authors report no conflicts of interest.
(Copyright © 2024 by Mutaz B. Habal, MD.)