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Medical School, Sarajevo School of Science and Technology, Clinical Center University of Sarajevo, Clinic of Cardiovascular surgery , Sarajevo , Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Neurology, Medical Faculty Zenica, Cantonal Hospital zenica , Zenica , Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Dom Zdravlja Zenica , Zenica , Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Medical School, Sarajevo School of Science and technology , Sarajevo , Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Medical School, Sarajevo School of Science and technology , Sarajevo , Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Cardiovascular Surgery, Clinical Center University of Tuzla , Tuzla , Bosnia and Herzegovina
Radiology, Clinical Center University of Sarajevo , Sarajevo , Bosnia and Herzegovina
Aim: To investigate the impact of three-dimensional (3D) printing technology on vascular surgery, focusing on its role in preoperative planning and surgical training.
Methods: A systematic review was conducted of studies published between 2017 and 2024 that evaluated 3D printing in vascular surgery. Databases searched included MEDLINE and CENTRAL. Eligible studies reported applications of 3D printing in preoperative planning, simulation, or surgical education.
Results: Analysis of relevant studies revealed that 3D-printed vascular models improved surgical precision, reduced fluoroscopy time, enhanced technical skill acquisition, and increased trainees’ confidence. Models based on computed-tomography angiography data provided accurate, patient-specific anatomy for classic or endovascular aortic aneurysm repair and other vascular procedures.
Conclusion: 3D printing significantly enhances vascular-surgery training and preoperative preparation by providing realistic, patient-specific simulations that improve both technical competence and surgical outcomes.
Conceptualization, H.V., S.K. and M.J.; Data curation, H.V., R.D. and F.D.; Formal Analysis, H.V., S.Ć., R.D. and F.D.; Investigation, H.V., S.Ć., R.D., F.D. and N.Š.; Methodology, H.V. and S.K.; Project administration, H.V. and S.K.; Supervision, H.V. and S.K.; Validation, H.V. and S.K.; Visualization, H.V. and S.K.; Writing – original draft, H.V. and S.Ć.; Writing – review & editing, H.V. and S.Ć. All authors have read and agreed to the published version of the manuscript.
Authors have no conflict of interests, and the work was not supported or funded by any drug company.
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