Uso de la impresión 3D en neurocirugía pediátrica: una revisión narrativa

Ariana Milagros Figueroa Chávez; Edita Rosaany Yamunaque Bustamante

doi:10.59594/iicqp.2026.v4n1.168

Authors

Ariana Milagros Figueroa Chávez Research and Technological Innovation Subunit, Instituto Nacional de Salud del Niño San Borja, Lima 15037, Peru. https://orcid.org/0009-0000-1485-6641
Edita Rosaany Yamunaque Bustamante Research and Technological Innovation Subunit, Instituto Nacional de Salud del Niño San Borja, Lima 15037, Peru. https://orcid.org/0009-0003-0588-5098

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.59594/iicqp.2026.v4n1.168

Keywords:

Three-Dimensional Printing, Anatomical Models, Neurosurgery, Pediatrics, Neurosurgical Procedures

Abstract

Objective: To analyze the applications of 3D printing in pediatric neurosurgery, particularly in preoperative planning, surgical simulation and training, and cranial reconstruction using customized implants.

Methods: A narrative review of the scientific literature was conducted. The search was performed on January 20, 2026, in the PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar databases, including studies published between 2016 and 2025 without language restriction. Studies on the use of 3D printing in pediatric neurosurgery were considered. Technical development and validation studies, case series, and case reports were included. A total of 5 studies were selected.

Results: The included studies described applications of 3D printing in the preoperative planning of complex spinal deformities and orbital approaches, the development of anatomical simulators for training in minimally invasive procedures, and the fabrication of customized implants for the reconstruction of cranial defects.

Conclusions: 3D printing has promising applications in pediatric neurosurgery for surgical planning, surgeon training, and personalized cranial reconstruction. However, its implementation may be limited by technological requirements, costs, and manufacturing times.

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