September 10, 2025BioengineeringOpen Access

A Retrospective Time and Value Analysis of Surgical Oncology Cases Using 3D Printing: A Comprehensive Cancer Center Experience

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Using 3D printing reduced mean surgery time to 868 minutes compared to 993 minutes without it.
Eighty percent of providers indicated that 3D-printed models saved them time during surgical planning.
The value analysis included data from January 2018 to April 2025 at a National Cancer Institute-designated center.
Providers reported increased confidence in treatment plans after using 3D-printed models, highlighting their importance.

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This retrospective analysis compares surgical times using 3D printing in cancer treatment, suggesting enhanced efficiency and value for providers.

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This retrospective analysis compares surgical times using 3D printing in cancer treatment, suggesting enhanced efficiency and value for providers.