3D Printing Solutions for Precision Healthcare
Care Process & Redesign
National Healthcare Group Quality Improvement
National Healthcare Group
9 October 2025
To enhance patient care and medical education by leveraging 3D printing technology to create customized anatomical models. 3D printing technology has the potential to improve health outcomes by enhancing surgical precision, enabling earlier detection and.
Year Submitted: 2025
Published Date: 09 October 2025
Tags: Workflow Redesign, Care Process ＆ Redesign, Design Thinking, Quality Improvement, Product Development
About this Content
Aims
To enhance patient care and medical education by leveraging 3D printing technology to create customized anatomical models, intraoperative jigs, and innovative training simulators.
Background
Traditional medical education relied heavily on static, 2D images and cadaveric specimens, which can be limited in their ability to accurately represent patient-specific anatomy and complex surgical scenarios.
Methods
The project involved establishing a dedicated 3D Printing Centre, developing standardized protocols and workflows, collaborating with clinicians, and integrating 3D printing into medical education curricula.
Results
Improved surgical planning and execution, enhanced patient education and engagement, increased use of personalized treatment approaches, and improved communication among healthcare professionals.
Conclusion
3D printing technology has the potential to improve health outcomes by enhancing surgical precision, enabling earlier detection and more effective treatment of diseases, and facilitating the development of novel medical devices and therapies.
Lessons Learnt
Importance of multidisciplinary collaboration, continuous improvement, addressing resistance to change, and building a strong support system.
Keywords
3D Printing, Surgical Planning, Medical Education
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National Healthcare Group |
Organization(s) Involved | Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Medairum |
Platform(s) | National Healthcare Group Quality Improvement |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Medical |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Surgery |
Project Lead(s) | Michael Yam Gui Jie |
Project Member(s) | Candice Leong |
Connect with this contributor!
Mr John Chao Yuan Yu - Yuan-yu_CHAO@ttsh.com.sg
Project Attachment
836_TTSH_NHIP_2025_3D_Printing_Solutions_for_Precision_Healthcare.pdf