Department: Otolaryngology
Patient: male, age: 70Y
Dr. Anton Warshavsky
Dr. Yuval Nachalon
Services: Segmentation, surgery planning, anatomy modelOtolaryngology
A collaboration between Synergy3DMed and the 3D Printing Lab at the Levin Center for Surgical Innovation, Ichilov Hospital, played a pivotal role in the successful planning and execution of a complex ENT surgery.
The Otolaryngology Department at Ichilov Hospital recently performed a challenging procedure to remove a recurrent chondrosarcoma from the larynx of a 70-year-old patient. The tumor had reappeared following a previous surgery in 2018, making the anatomical assessment and surgical planning significantly more complex.
To assist the surgical team, Synergy3DMed produced a highly accurate, full-color, and flexible 3D-printed anatomical model based on the patient’s medical imaging. The model was printed using Stratasys’s J5 Medijet 3D printer, utilizing ELASTICO – a flexible, rubber-like material that allows for surgical simulation and manipulation.
Beyond its visual realism, the model’s flexibility enabled surgeons to physically simulate and “operate” on the model prior to the actual procedure. This hands-on preoperative planning provided valuable insights into the patient’s unique anatomy and allowed for the evaluation of multiple surgical approaches.
Dr. Anton Warshavsky and Dr. Yuval Nachalon used the model extensively both during pre-surgical planning and intraoperatively. According to the surgeons, the 3D-printed model was instrumental in helping them determine the optimal surgical pathway while minimizing invasiveness and preserving critical structures.
The operation was successfully completed, and the medical team emphasized the model’s critical role in enhancing surgical precision and confidence.
This case exemplifies the impact of personalized medicine and cutting-edge 3D printing in transforming complex surgical planning – empowering clinicians with advanced tools that improve outcomes and redefine patient-specific care.צ
