TITLE
Sunil Aniruth: Building Point of Care Capability in 3D Planning and Printing in Africa
TALK INFO
In this session, Sunil Aniruth will explore the development of point-of-care capabilities for 3D surgical planning and printing within healthcare systems in Africa. The talk highlights how local hospitals and surgical teams can integrate affordable 3D technologies to improve patient-specific treatment planning, surgical accuracy, and clinical outcomes. Emphasis will be placed on establishing sustainable workflows, training multidisciplinary teams, and overcoming logistical and resource challenges commonly faced in low- and middle-income settings. Through real-world experiences and case examples, the session will demonstrate how point-of-care 3D solutions can enhance access to advanced surgical care and foster innovation across the African healthcare landscape.
THIS EVENT IS ACCREDITED
CLINICAL PATHWAY
SPEAKER
DATE
06/06/24
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Understand the concept and clinical value of point-of-care 3D planning and printing in surgical practice.
Identify the key components required to establish a 3D planning and printing unit within a healthcare institution.
Recognize the challenges and opportunities in implementing 3D technologies in resource-limited settings, particularly in Africa.
Explore strategies for building multidisciplinary collaboration and training programs to support sustainable 3D surgical innovation.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon Principal Surgeon –Blaauwberg, Cape Town and Consultant in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry-University of the Western Cape
CE ACCREDITATION
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DECLARATION
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