3D Printed Organs: A New Frontier in Medical Technology

Authors

  • A. S. Hovan George Student, Tbilisi State Medical University, Tbilisi, Georgia
  • Dr. A. Shaji George Director, Masters IT Solutions, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
  • Dr. T. Baskar Professor, Department of Physics, Shree Sathyam College of Engineering and Technology, Sankari Taluk, Tamil Nadu, India
  • Aakifa Shahul Student, SRM Medical College, Kattankulathur, Tamil Nadu, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8076965

Keywords:

3D bioprinting, Organ transplantation, Bioinks, Biomaterials, Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM), Stereolithography (SLA), Selective Laser Sintering (SLS), Inkjet-based bioprinting, Extrusion-based bioprinting, Laser-based bioprinting

Abstract

Organ transplantation has been a life-saving solution for patients with end-stage organ failure. However, the demand for organs far exceeds the supply, leading to long waiting times and increasing mortality rates among patients on the waiting list. In addition, donor organ compatibility is a critical issue that affects the success of organ transplantation. This research paper explores the potential of 3D printing to create organs that can be used for transplantation, addressing these challenges by providing a way to create organs that are a perfect match for the recipient. We review various 3D printing technologies, bioinks, biomaterials, and bioprinting techniques used for organ fabrication and discuss their advantages, disadvantages, and recent advancements. The potential applications of 3D printed organs, such as transplantation, drug testing, and disease modeling, are explored through case studies and examples. Furthermore, we identify the technical challenges, ethical considerations, and future directions for the field of 3D printed organs. The findings of this review suggest that 3D printed organs hold great promise for revolutionizing the field of organ transplantation and significantly improving patient outcomes. However, further research and collaboration among interdisciplinary fields are required to overcome the existing challenges and successfully implement 3D printed organs in clinical practice.

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Published

2023-06-25

How to Cite

A. S. Hovan George, Dr. A. Shaji George, Dr. T. Baskar, & Aakifa Shahul. (2023). 3D Printed Organs: A New Frontier in Medical Technology. Partners Universal International Innovation Journal, 1(3), 187–208. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8076965

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