Resolving the organ transplantation challenges by 3D bioprinting: A scoping review on case studies

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Authors: Parimal Shinde, Sangita Jogdand, Smruti Besekar, R. K. Shinde, Suraj Dhankikar, Akansha Arewar
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Abstract

In response to the organ shortage and enhance surgical precision, 3D bioprinting has now become an innovative approach and technology that furnish practical challenges in the conventional medicine. Given the importance, the review is performed to understand clinical benefits and usage of this technology by using case studies on the 3D organ bioprinting implemented on the human live patients that implies about the various techniques of 3D organ printing. The study follows the standardized preferred reporting items for systematic review and meta-analysis structured (PRISMA-S) approach for the extraction of the relevant study from the databases by using the specific keywords such as "3D bioprint" and "Case study." Only five pertinent case studies are selected which include pubic bone rebuilding, spinal defect repair, and liver transplantation in complex anatomical circumstances. It is noted from the studies that using 3D bioprint in complex cases reduced operative time by 30% and it enhanced anatomical visualization, surgical accuracy, and preoperative planning, but also emphasizes issues like expense, adaptability, and regulatory concerns, highlighting the necessity for further study and clinical use.

Fields of Study & Subjects

3D Printing in Biomedical Research Anatomy and Medical Technology Organ and Tissue Transplantation Research

Publication details

Journal / source
Journal of Education and Health Promotion
Publisher
Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health)
Volume
15
Issue
1
Pages
53–53
Publication date
1 February 2026
Language
EN