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Artif Intell Gastroenterol. Jun 8, 2025; 6(1): 106746
Published online Jun 8, 2025. doi: 10.35712/aig.v6.i1.106746
Published online Jun 8, 2025. doi: 10.35712/aig.v6.i1.106746
Table 1 Summary of all included studies
S.No | Ref. | Study title | Conclusion/Key |
1 | Giehl-Brown et al[1] | 3D liver model-based surgical education improves preoperative decision-making and patient satisfaction | 3D liver model-based education improves preoperative decision-making and patient satisfaction |
2 | Yao et al[2] | Precise planning based on 3D-printed dry-laboratory models | 3D-printed models help reduce perioperative complications in laparoscopic surgery |
3 | Tomiyama et al[5] | Patient-specific rehearsals for complex liver surgeries with 3D-printed model | Highlights the use of patient-specific 3D models for complex liver surgeries |
4 | Pereira da Silva et al[6] | Advanced hepatic vasculobiliary imaging segmentation and 3D reconstruction | Describes the role of 3D imaging in managing high biliary stenosis |
5 | Park et al[10] | Improved graft survival by using 3D printing of intra-abdominal cavity to prevent large-for-size syndrome in liver transplantation | 3D printing helps prevent large-for-size syndrome in liver transplantation |
6 | Lopez-Lopez et al[11] | Applicability of 3D-printed models in hepatobiliary surgery: Results from 'LIV3DPRINT' multicenter study | 3D-printed models are useful in hepatobiliary surgery |
7 | Joo et al[12] | Personalized 3D-printed transparent liver model using the hepatobiliary phase MRI | Highlights the usefulness of MRI-guided 3D-printed liver models for lesion-pathology matching |
8 | Xiang et al[13] | Application of liver 3D printing in hepatectomy for complex massive hepatocarcinoma with rare variations of portal vein: Preliminary experience | Shows the application of 3D printing in hepatectomy for complex hepatocarcinoma |
9 | Zeng et al[14] | The construction of 3D visualization platform and its application in diagnosis and treatment for hilar cholangiocarcinoma | Describes the role of 3D visualization in diagnosing and treating hilar cholangiocarcinoma. |
10 | Xiang et al[16] | Production and characterization of an integrated multilayer 3D-printed PLGA/GelMA scaffold aimed for bile duct restoration and detection | Focuses on the development of a multilayer 3D scaffold for bile duct restoration |
11 | Xu et al[17] | Multifunctional high-simulation 3D-printed hydrogel model manufacturing engineering for surgical training | Explores the use of high-simulation 3D-printed hydrogel models in surgical training |
12 | Al-Thani et al[18] | Development of a flexible liver phantom for hepatocellular carcinoma treatment planning: A useful tool for training & education | Introduces a flexible liver phantom as a tool for hepatocellular carcinoma treatment planning |
13 | Jin et al[19] | Multicellular 3D-bioprinted human gallbladder carcinoma for in vitro mimicking of tumor microenvironment and intratumoral heterogeneity | Describes the creation of a bioprinted gallbladder carcinoma for in vitro tumor environment modeling |
14 | Yang et al[20] | A novel 3D-printed educational model for the training of laparoscopic bile duct exploration: A pilot study for beginning trainees | Introduces a novel 3D-printed model for laparoscopic bile duct exploration training |
15 | Cheng et al[21] | Comparison of 3D printing model to 3D virtual reconstruction and 2D imaging for the clinical education of interns in hepatocellular carcinoma | Compares 3D printing models with virtual reconstruction for teaching hepatocellular carcinoma to interns |
16 | Shen et al[22] | A study of simulation training in laparoscopic bilioenteric anastomosis on a 3D-printed dry lab model | Explores simulation training for laparoscopic bilioenteric anastomosis using 3D models |
17 | Wei et al[23] | Reusable modular 3D-printed dry lab training models to simulate minimally invasive choledochojejunostomy | 3D-printed models for training minimally invasive choledochojejunostomy |
18 | Gussago et al[24] | 3D printing and liver surgery: Scenic gadget or useful tool? | Examines the effectiveness of 3D printing in liver surgery |
19 | Fang et al[25] | Consensus recommendations of 3D visualization for diagnosis and management of liver diseases | Provides consensus on the use of 3D visualization for liver disease management |
20 | Oshiro et al[26] | A novel 3D print of liver vessels and tumors in hepatectomy | Describes the use of 3D printing for liver vessels and tumors in hepatectomy |
21 | Cheng et al[27] | Value of 3D printing technology combined with indocyanine green fluorescent navigation in complex laparoscopic hepatectomy | Shows the value of combining 3D printing with indocyanine green fluorescence in laparoscopic hepatectomy |
22 | Qin et al[28] | Efficacy of 3D-printed assisted percutaneous transhepatic one-step biliary fistulation combined with rigid choledochoscopy for intrahepatic bile duct stones | Examines 3D-printed models in assisting biliary fistulation for intrahepatic bile duct stones |
23 | Gavriilidis et al[29] | Navigated liver surgery: State of the art and future perspectives | Explores the state-of-the-art and future perspectives of navigated liver surgery |
24 | Zhang et al[30] | Fabrication of agarose concave petridish for 3D-culture microarray method for spheroids formation of hepatic cells | Discusses a 3D-culture method for hepatic cell spheroid formation |
25 | Liu et al[31] | 3D modeling in complex liver surgery and liver transplantation | Describes the application of 3D modeling in complex liver surgery and transplantation |
26 | Fukumitsu et al[32] | Impact of patient-specific 3D-printed liver models on hepatic surgery safety: A pilot study | Pilot study on the impact of patient-specific 3D liver models on surgery safety |
27 | Yang et al[33] | Application of VR and 3D printing in liver reconstruction | Discusses the application of VR and 3D printing in liver reconstruction |
28 | Xia et al[34] | Development and evaluation of a portable and soft 3D-printed cast for laparoscopic choledochojejunostomy model in surgical training | Evaluates a portable 3D-printed model for laparoscopic choledochojejunostomy training |
29 | Li et al[35] | The use of 3D printing model in the training of choledochoscopy techniques | Explores the use of 3D models in choledochoscopy technique training |
30 | Yang et al[36] | Impact of 3D printing technology on the comprehension of surgical liver anatomy | Studies the impact of 3D printing on understanding liver anatomy in surgery |
- Citation: Agrawal H, Tanwar H, Gupta N. Revolutionizing hepatobiliary surgery: Impact of three-dimensional imaging and virtual surgical planning on precision, complications, and patient outcomes. Artif Intell Gastroenterol 2025; 6(1): 106746
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2644-3236/full/v6/i1/106746.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.35712/aig.v6.i1.106746