Added value of 3D printed orthopedic anatomical models in a teaching hospital: A workflow proposal, survey study and business case to support the initiation of a 3D lab

Introduction<br/>Implementing a three-dimensional (3D) planning and printing lab in hospitals can offer multiple benefits for both healthcare professionals and patients. The aim of this master’s thesis is to support the initiation of a 3D lab in the Albert Schweitzer hospital through three topics: a workflow proposal for development of...

Patient-derived breast model repository, a tool for hyperthermia treatment planning and applicator design

Objective: The addition of hyperthermia in the treatment of intact breast cancer with the aim to improve local response is currently in a research phase. First, optimal hyperthermia devices need to be developed, for which a diverse, anatomically and pathologically accurate set of patient models is necessary. Methods: To investigate the...