Dammam hospital uses 3D technology to remove rare pelvic tumor
A specialist team at King Fahd Specialist Hospital in Dammam has successfully removed a rare malignant pelvic tumor from a woman in her thirties using advanced 3D techniques.
Key Takeaways
AIIn a medical achievement reflecting the rapid advancement of healthcare in the Kingdom, a specialized orthopedic and spine surgery team at King Fahd Specialist Hospital in Dammam — part of the Eastern Health Cluster — has successfully performed a complex procedure to remove a rare malignant cartilage tumor from the pelvic bone of a woman in her thirties.
The operation utilized the latest digital technologies, with the medical team employing 3D printing to create custom surgical cutting guides tailored to the patient’s precise anatomical features. This enabled the complete removal of the tumor with exceptional accuracy according to a pre-established plan.
Prior to surgery, a 3D planning and simulation phase was conducted, including imaging of the pelvic bone and tumor before and after the procedure. This directly enhanced medical safety, allowed for precise determination of excision margins, and facilitated the surgical reconstruction of the pelvis.
This distinguished medical success highlights the Kingdom’s strategic direction in adopting innovation and smart medical technologies to address complex cases and tumors, ensuring the highest standards of specialized care for citizens and residents.
