3D Printing Programme

In 2015/16, we raised £50,000 to help support this revolutionary programme by funding the software and resources required for 3D printing.

The benefits of 3D printing

In recent years, 3D printing has taken the world by storm. Its impact on the health sector has already been immense and its potential is staggering. Eventually, ‘bioprinting’ using living cells could allow new tissue, or even whole organs to be produced to repair diseased hearts or lungs.

3D printing enables our consultants to assess 3D replicas of hearts and lungs in the diagnosis of diseases.

For Marfan Syndrome

Marfan Syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects the body’s connective tissue. 3D-printed, ‘made to measure’ implants have been helping clinicians repair the aortas of patients with this condition. The technology is drastically improving the quality of life for our patients.

Dr John Pepper is Consultant Cardiac Surgeon at Royal Brompton Hospital. Here he is holding 3D-printed implants used for treating patients with Marfan Syndrome.

For congenital heart defects

Clinicians at our hospitals are using 3D-printed models of the real hearts of patients with congenital heart disease and other conditions, to decide on the best treatments for patients, without the need for invasive techniques.

Unlike 2D scans, 3D models allow clinicians to feel for areas of greater thickness and other indicators of disease, giving them far greater scope for diagnosis. The models are also being used by cardiologists to train new staff.

Thank you for helping to make this happen

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Road to Recovery Appeal

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Life in Focus Appeal

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Covid-19 Emergency Appeal

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Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospitals Charity

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