The lab is designed to integrate 3D printing technology to enhance orthopedic and personalized medical care. 

Sparsh Hospitals has launched an advanced on-site 3D printing lab at its Infantry Road facility in Bengaluru. The lab is designed to integrate 3D printing technology to enhance orthopedic and personalized medical care. 

It provides comprehensive solutions, allowing all services—from scanning to final customized models—to be completed under one roof. This development aims to reduce time and costs for patients and medical professionals alike.

The facility promises to streamline medical processes, improve healthcare efficiency, and make advanced treatments more affordable. The new lab also supports the design of custom prosthetics, improving the precision of complex surgeries.

Technology to improve patient-specific care

The 3D printing lab offers custom-made prosthetics and implants created based on each patient’s unique anatomy. This approach enhances the accuracy of surgeries and improves post-surgical outcomes. 

Additionally, the lab provides detailed anatomical models that help surgeons plan and rehearse procedures, reducing surgical time and risks. 

Dr Sharan Shivaraj Patil, Chairman and Chief Orthopaedic Surgeon at Sparsh Hospitals, highlighted the new facility's significance: “After the adoption of robotic systems, today we are taking a big leap forward with our advanced 3D printing lab. 

This move underpins our focus on technology, expertise, and experience. Tech-enabled 3D printing will be a game-changer for personalized patient care in India. It allows us to design custom-made prosthetics and implants and deliver surgical models that precisely match each patient’s unique anatomy

Benefits of 3D printing and robotics in surgeries

Dr Patil also emphasized the advancements in orthopedic surgeries made possible by combining 3D printing and robotics. 

“These two technologies are advancing the capabilities of orthopedic surgeries and beyond. They enable greater precision in planning and executing complex procedures, resulting in better patient outcomes, faster recovery, and a significant step forward in personalized healthcare,” he said.

Sparsh Hospitals' latest addition enables medical professionals to create models for pre-surgical planning and hands-on training. 

“The ability to create detailed anatomical models before surgery is a major advantage for surgeons. Not only does it enhance pre-surgical planning, but it also allows us to rehearse procedures, reducing surgical time and minimizing risks. For young surgeons, this lab will be an incredible tool for hands-on training, offering unparalleled learning opportunities,” Dr Patil added.

Future Potential for Medical Innovation

While the lab's current focus is on prosthetics and surgical models, Sparsh Hospitals is looking to the future. 

The facility plans to expand into creating artificial organs, which could further enhance its role in medical research and bioengineering. 

These developments aim to transform how surgeries are performed and how personalized treatments evolve in the future.

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