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Medical 3D Printing Cost-Savings in Orthopedic and Maxillofacial Surgery: Cost Analysis of Operating Room Time Saved with 3D Printed Anatomic Models and Surgical Guides.
- Source :
- Academic Radiology; Aug2020, Vol. 27 Issue 8, p1103-1113, 11p
- Publication Year :
- 2020
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Abstract
- <bold>Rationale and Objective: </bold>Three-dimensional (3D) printed anatomic models and surgical guides have been shown to reduce operative time. The purpose of this study was to generate an economic analysis of the cost-saving potential of 3D printed anatomic models and surgical guides in orthopedic and maxillofacial surgical applications.<bold>Materials and Methods: </bold>A targeted literature search identified operating room cost-per-minute and studies that quantified time saved using 3D printed constructs. Studies that reported operative time differences due to 3D printed anatomic models or surgical guides were reviewed and cataloged. A mean of $62 per operating room minute (range of $22-$133 per minute) was used as the reference standard for operating room time cost. Different financial scenarios were modeled with the provided cost-per-minute of operating room time (using high, mean, and low values) and mean time saved using 3D printed constructs.<bold>Results: </bold>Seven studies using 3D printed anatomic models in surgical care demonstrated a mean 62 minutes ($3720/case saved from reduced time) of time saved, and 25 studies of 3D printed surgical guides demonstrated a mean 23 minutes time saved ($1488/case saved from reduced time). An estimated 63 models or guides per year (or 1.2/week) were predicted to be the minimum number to breakeven and account for annual fixed costs.<bold>Conclusion: </bold>Based on the literature-based financial analyses, medical 3D printing appears to reduce operating room costs secondary to shortening procedure times. While resource-intensive, 3D printed constructs used in patients' operative care provides considerable downstream value to health systems. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 10766332
- Volume :
- 27
- Issue :
- 8
- Database :
- Supplemental Index
- Journal :
- Academic Radiology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 144628063
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.acra.2019.08.011