First 3D printed skull transplant in Trinidad and Tobago
Neurosurgeons at the Port of Spain General Hospital have successfully completed a historic pioneering transplant of a 3D Printed Individual Specific Artificial Skull in Trinidad and Tobago.
Consultant Neurosurgeons, Dr.
Robert Ramcharan and Dr. Patrick Adrian Knight have successfully performed surgery, replacing the missing skull with a 3D printed artificial skull. The patient who shattered her skull after severe head trauma is on her way to a speedy recovery.
The custom-printed section of the skull is made of a high-density porous polyethylene material that mimics the properties of living bone. This material mimics natural bone with its elastic capability and strength, allowing tissue to grow in and integrate the implant with the skull.
The Artificial Skull was manufactured and supplied by KLS Martin, USA through their local distributors Medical Visions Ltd.
The artificial skull transplant involves providing KLS Martin with a CT Scan done to a specific protocol. The local Neurosurgeons worked together with the medical design team at KLS Martin, to formulate and design the best artificial skull design for the patient.
The artificial skull was made as per the exact measurements and shape of the patient’s defect. This revolutionary procedure was the first such skull implant surgery to be successfully carried out in Trinidad and Tobago.
The Managing Director of Medical Visions Ltd., Mr. Geoffrey Camps-Roach explained, ‘A lot of intricate pre-operative surgical planning which involved a collaboration between skilled local Neurosurgeons - Dr. Ramcharan and Dr. Knight, the Neurosurgery division at Medical Visions Ltd., Mr. Stefan Mahadeo – Medical Director and Mr. Fergus Bournes - Medical Technologist, as well as the designers at KLS Martin, USA to ensure the procedure was a complete success.’ Additionally, Mr Camps-Roach guided, ‘the patient has complete restoration and the best aesthetic results.’ Mr. Camps-Roach further enlightened, ‘It’s a great achievement and a proud moment for Neurosurgery in Trinidad and Tobago, proving that even the most complex procedures can happen right here in Trinidad and Tobago.’
Consultant Neurosurgeons, Dr.
Robert Ramcharan and Dr. Patrick Adrian Knight have successfully performed surgery, replacing the missing skull with a 3D printed artificial skull. The patient who shattered her skull after severe head trauma is on her way to a speedy recovery.
The custom-printed section of the skull is made of a high-density porous polyethylene material that mimics the properties of living bone. This material mimics natural bone with its elastic capability and strength, allowing tissue to grow in and integrate the implant with the skull.
The Artificial Skull was manufactured and supplied by KLS Martin, USA through their local distributors Medical Visions Ltd.
The artificial skull transplant involves providing KLS Martin with a CT Scan done to a specific protocol. The local Neurosurgeons worked together with the medical design team at KLS Martin, to formulate and design the best artificial skull design for the patient.
The artificial skull was made as per the exact measurements and shape of the patient’s defect. This revolutionary procedure was the first such skull implant surgery to be successfully carried out in Trinidad and Tobago.
The Managing Director of Medical Visions Ltd., Mr. Geoffrey Camps-Roach explained, ‘A lot of intricate pre-operative surgical planning which involved a collaboration between skilled local Neurosurgeons - Dr. Ramcharan and Dr. Knight, the Neurosurgery division at Medical Visions Ltd., Mr. Stefan Mahadeo – Medical Director and Mr. Fergus Bournes - Medical Technologist, as well as the designers at KLS Martin, USA to ensure the procedure was a complete success.’ Additionally, Mr Camps-Roach guided, ‘the patient has complete restoration and the best aesthetic results.’ Mr. Camps-Roach further enlightened, ‘It’s a great achievement and a proud moment for Neurosurgery in Trinidad and Tobago, proving that even the most complex procedures can happen right here in Trinidad and Tobago.’