Though there is a great deal of excitement surrounding new bioprinting breakthroughs, such as the 3D printed vascular network covered by Scott recently, that could lead to 3D printed organs in the future, 3D printing is having a positive impact in the field of medicine in the present. The technology is already providing surgeons with the means to properly prepare for risky, complicated surgeries before entering the operating room, thus reducing surgery time and associated complications. And the practice of 3D printed models for surgery preparation is becoming increasingly common. In June, for instance, one Chinese hospital became the first to use it in a vascular operation.…
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