Handbook of Surgical Planning and 3D Printing 1st Edition

Handbook of Surgical Planning and 3D Printing, 1st Edition by Paolo Gargiulo is an essential, practice-focused guide for clinicians and engineers transforming patient care with additive manufacturing. Clear, contemporary, and clinically driven, this handbook captures the rapidly evolving intersection of surgical planning and 3D printing for real-world use in hospitals and clinics worldwide.

Begin with a compelling overview of why 3D printing matters for surgical outcomes — from precise preoperative planning to the creation of patient-specific models, guides, and implants. Detailed yet accessible chapters walk readers through imaging-to-print workflows, segmentation, CAD design, material selection, and quality control, with emphasis on reproducible protocols and safety. Practical case examples span maxillofacial, orthopedics, cardiovascular, and dental applications, illustrating measurable benefits in operative time, accuracy, and patient communication.

Designed for surgeons, radiologists, biomedical engineers, and trainees, this handbook balances technical depth with clinical relevance. It addresses regulatory considerations and implementation strategies that hospital teams can adopt across Europe, North America, and beyond, making it geopolitically and professionally relevant.

If you’re upgrading surgical planning capabilities or exploring 3D printing for patient-specific solutions, this book delivers actionable guidance and proven workflows. Practical, authoritative, and forward-looking, Paolo Gargiulo’s first edition is the go-to reference for teams aiming to innovate responsibly and effectively.

Add this indispensable resource to your library today to stay at the forefront of surgical planning and medical 3D printing.

Note: eBooks do not include supplementary materials such as CDs, access codes, etc.