A 3D-Printed Heart Model?

In 2014, pediatric heart surgeon Mark Hazekamp (LUMC) performed a groundbreaking operation using a 3D-printed model of baby Jasmijn's heart. It was the first time such a technique was used in heart surgery.

Jasmijn was born with a complex heart defect requiring urgent surgery. To determine the best approach, doctors created a 3D-printed model of her heart, enabling them to plan the procedure safely and efficiently.

With a 3D-printed heart model, LUMC doctors in 2014 revolutionized the way complex pediatric heart surgeries are performed. No handbooks, no protocols—just groundbreaking technology. The model provided insights that saved Jasmijn's life.

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