New advances in 3D printing in neurosurgical applications

3D printing has been rapidly emerging since the 1990s and is gradually being applied to all walks of life. In recent years, the application of 3D printing in the medical field has driven the development of Neurosurgery in a certain sense. The changes brought about by 3D printing technology may change the face of the entire medical industry, and there are many applications in the future. This article reviews the application of 3D printing in Neurosurgery. Key words: 3D printing; Skull base surgery; Cerebrovascular disease; Spinal surgery