Review
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World J Gastrointest Surg. Sep 27, 2021; 13(9): 904-922
Published online Sep 27, 2021. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v13.i9.904
Table 2 Advantages and current limitations of existing three-dimensional printing
Advantages
Limitations
(1) Realistic spatially dissected views(1) Time-consuming production
(2) Intuitive real-time navigation for rapid identification and location(2) Rigid model with poor soft tissue compliance
(3) Improved surgical safety(3) Fragility
(4) Less time consumed and fewer complications(4) High cost
(5) Novel educational techniques(5) Issues of specificity, safety, and sustainability of implantable 3D-printed products