Three-dimensional printed model of bilateral Wilms tumor: A useful tool for planning nephron sparing surgery

Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2018 Apr;65(4). doi: 10.1002/pbc.26894. Epub 2017 Dec 12.

Abstract

Nephron sparing surgery (NSS) is increasingly utilized to treat patients with bilateral Wilms tumor. We present a case of NSS planning using a three-dimensional computerized and printed model of both kidneys with anatomical structures of interest (parenchyma, renal pelvis, major calyx, renal artery, renal vein, and tumor). This model allowed a better understanding of the anatomic relation between the tumor and the normal kidney on each side, improving the surgical planning and the preoperative discussion with the patient's family.

Keywords: bilateral Wilms; model; printed; three-dimensional.

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Kidney Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Kidney Neoplasms / surgery
  • Models, Anatomic*
  • Nephrons / pathology*
  • Nephrons / surgery
  • Organ Sparing Treatments*
  • Printing, Three-Dimensional*
  • Surgical Procedures, Operative*
  • Wilms Tumor / pathology*
  • Wilms Tumor / surgery