'PlanNet' - Surgical in-house 3D workshop - experience gathered

5^th International Conference on Digital Health

May 25, 2023 | Webinar

Dina Orkin

Sheba Medical Center, Israel

Scientific Tracks Abstracts: J Health Med Informat

Abstract :

The notion “one size fits all” is rarely applicable in the surgery field. In cases of patients with unique anatomical structure or complex condition, as well as in those that require complicated procedures that the surgical team do not routinely performed, a conventional action might not be a valid solution. The purpose of this study is to highlight a few benefits three-dimensional (3D) technologies bring to the (surgical) table, based on the experience and knowledge gained in an in-house 3D center, AKA 'PlanNet'. Methodology & Theoretical Orientation: In the course of three years since its establishment, 'PlanNet' - a 3D workshop affiliated to the surgery department at Sheba Medical Center, provided planning and consulting services to approximately 300 cases annually. These services utilize three main technologies: 3D printing, virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR). PlanNet practice is built on high-quality medical images (e.g., CT or MRI), translated toward surgical application and patientspecific solutions in multiple surgical areas of expertise, including implants, surgical instruments and anatomical models. Findings: PlanNet services provide optimal safe and effective implementation in daily clinical routines, e.g., properly fitted implant that greatly affect a patient’s health and daily life; surgical instruments such as cutting and drilling guides that assist surgeons in placing implants with more precision, efficiency and safety; and anatomical models that provide accurate 1:1 scale models of an organ or body part which enables physicians to better plan and rehearse actions ahead of time. Conclusion & Significance: PlanNet promote accuracy, safety, and predictability of outcome, which are the basics for good medical practice. The workshop being inhouse allows, among other significant benefits, for a multi-disciplinary brainstorming and high availability to the surgical team, both increase the accuracy and efficiency of the process; and precious knowledge accumulation by the hospital.

Biography :

Dr. Dina Orkin is the Head of Sheba Medical Center’s Surgical Division which includes 39 operating rooms that execute 200 daily surgeries and procedures, the hospital’s 3D Lab and its Sterile Department. Dr. Orkin earned a specialty in Anesthesiology and for many years served in different roles including the Director of Pediatric Anesthesia unit in Shaarei Zedek Medical Center in Jerusalem, Head of Recovery Room Unit at Kaplan Medical Center and more. In addition to her clinical roles, Dr. Orkin takes an active part in preparing the next generation of Anesthesiologists, as an Examiner at the Israeli Board of Anesthesiology, and as counsellor, lecturer and tutor at different internship courses. She has taking this vast experience to improve the surgical outcomes and quality of life of hundreds of patients. Dr. Orkin is selected year after year as one of the best Anesthesiologists in Israel, as per Forbes magazine.