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CASE REPORT article
Front. Oncol.
Sec. Cancer Imaging and Image-directed Interventions
Volume 15 - 2025 | doi: 10.3389/fonc.2025.1541919
Application of 3D printing technology in the surgical management of advanced ovarian serous carcinoma: a case report
Provisionally accepted
Hang Xi 1* Chunhui Liu 1* Nana Tian 1* Min Geng 1* Jinfang Hu 1* Haohao Li 1* Wenbo Pan 1* Xiaohong Sun 2*
Zhihui Cai 1* Shasha Bai 1*- 1 Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University, Baoding, China
- 2 Yi County Hospital, Baoding, China
Advanced ovarian serous carcinoma presents significant surgical challenges due to tumor size, deep location, and complex anatomical relationships with surrounding structures. This case report highlights the use of 3D printing technology to improve surgical planning and outcomes in such complex scenarios. A 48-year-old female presented with bilateral ovarian tumors, confirmed as serous cystadenocarcinoma.Preoperative 3D modeling was employed to create a detailed anatomical model based on imaging data. This model provided precise visualization of tumor size, vascular supply, and relationships with adjacent organs, facilitating the development of an optimal surgical plan. During surgery, bilateral ovarian tumors were resected along with the uterus, omen tum, and lymph nodes, achieving complete R0 resection.Postoperatively, the patient recovered well, with no complications or recurrence observed during follow-up. This case underscores the value of 3D printing in enhancing surgical precision and safety in complex gynecological oncology cases. By providing individualized anatomical insights, 3D printing supports preoperative planning, improves patient outcomes, and contributes to advancing precision medicine in surgical practice.
Keywords: 3D printing, Ovarian serous carcinoma, Gynecological surgery, surgical planning, precision medicine, anatomical modeling, patient-specific surgery
Received: 09 Dec 2024; Accepted: 10 Feb 2025.
Copyright: © 2025 Xi, Liu, Tian, Geng, Hu, Li, Pan, Sun, Cai and Bai. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.
* Correspondence:
Hang Xi, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University, Baoding, China
Chunhui Liu, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University, Baoding, China
Nana Tian, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University, Baoding, China
Min Geng, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University, Baoding, China
Jinfang Hu, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University, Baoding, China
Haohao Li, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University, Baoding, China
Wenbo Pan, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University, Baoding, China
Xiaohong Sun, Yi County Hospital, Baoding, China
Zhihui Cai, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University, Baoding, China
Shasha Bai, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University, Baoding, China
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