Reducing complications through the application of 3D printing technology.

Professor, Doctor Tran Trung Dung - Director of Professional Services at the 3D Technology Center in Medicine and Head of the Department of Orthopedics at VinUni, and Director of the Orthopedic and Musculoskeletal Surgery specialty at Vinmec Healthcare System - emphasized the value of 3D printing technology at the international conference on the application of 3D technology in medicine, held in Hanoi over two days (April 5-6).

3D technology is becoming increasingly essential as it is applied to create anatomical models of the human body. Surgical navigation devices help doctors identify and clearly visualize the location of injuries, thereby optimizing the surgical and treatment process.

The technology applied has not only revolutionized the field of healthcare but also opened up opportunities for the development of personalized medicine, from producing pills to performing surgeries tailored to each patient, ensuring maximum surgical accuracy and minimizing complications.

Doctors and engineers check the compatibility of joint models at the Center for 3D Technology in Medicine.

According to Professor Dung, thanks to 3D printing technology, hospitals can use surgical instruments that perfectly fit the anatomy of Vietnamese people at a much lower cost than imported products from the US or Europe.

This international conference on the application of 3D technology in medicine is an opportunity for Vietnamese doctors to learn from leading experts worldwide , expand their research areas, and lay the groundwork for widespread application in Vietnam in the future.

At the event, Vinmec announced that it will deploy 3D technology in 100% of hospitals within the Vinmec Healthcare System by 2024.

Since 2022, Vinmec, in collaboration with the Center for 3D Technology in Medicine (VinUni University), has successfully performed approximately 200 orthopedic surgeries using 3D technology, achieving near-100% accuracy in joint sizing. These include 84 total knee replacements, 31 total hip replacements, 27 cases of cancer/dysplasia treatment, and numerous complex joint replacement and orthopedic surgeries.

"This is a significant breakthrough for the first and only medical unit in Vietnam to apply 3D technology to routine diagnosis and treatment," said Professor Dung.

The conference, held over two days and comprising three parts— scientific presentations, exhibitions, and training—attracted the interest and participation of over 1,000 professors and doctors from both Vietnam and abroad, both in person and online.

At the scientific reporting session, speakers presented many important, carefully selected reports with practical significance, divided into several thematic sessions: Orthopedics; Dentistry; Cardiology; and Engineering-Materials. Speakers also updated each other on the latest advancements in 3D technology applications in medicine.

The training session at the conference was led by Chief Engineer Fanny Soh from Materialise (Belgium) - a leading 3D printing technology group - and covered surgical planning (applicable to any medical specialty: orthopedics, dentistry, neurology, cardiology, urology).

One of the highlights of the conference was the exhibition showcasing 3D technology in medicine. The exhibition included not only orthopedics but also gastroenterology, cardiology, neurology, AR and VR surgical simulation technology, virtual reality surgical experience booths, and a live tour of the 3D Lab.

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