Ricoh’s 3D Printing Improves Surgical Accuracy and Safety One Layer at a Time

Healthcare IT Today November 29, 2024
Colin Hung

Imagine a surgical guide so precise that it snaps onto the bone like a perfectly fitting glove, directing a surgeon’s every cut and drill. This is the reality of Ricoh’s 3D printing technology for healthcare.

To find out more, Healthcare IT Today met with Ricoh at the #HLTHUSA conference in Las Vegas. Gary M. Turner, Managing Director of Additive Manufacturing North America at Ricoh USA.

Key Takeaways

1. Hyper-Personalized Care. Ricoh’s 3D printed guides are tailored to each patient’s anatomy, enabling surgeons to perform highly precise procedures, from osteotomies to tumor resections.
2. Improved Surgical Outcomes. These guides help surgeons reduce operating time, leading to faster recovery and lower risk for patients.
3. Cost and Safety Benefits. By reducing surgical time, the...

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