In the past three years, CA3D+ has established itself as an impressive facility, a center of excellence that is unique in the nation. It is now commonplace for us to review 3D-printed models, along with digital models in mixed or augmented reality, in our surgical conference or in counseling sessions with our families. . . This is fundamentally different from the way we practiced medicine prior to CA3D+, and a genuine benefit to our clinicians, trainees, patients and their families.
V. Mohan Reddy, MD
Chief, Division of Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
Co-Director, Pediatric Heart Center
[My child's model] made it a lot easier to visually understand what exactly was going to be done during surgery. [I] was able to see what exactly was the issue and what exactly was going to be done to fix it.
Parent of Pediatric Cardiac patient
In the areas of fetal treatment and pediatric surgery, I have found their services to be extremely useful and that the team has been highly collaborative. . . The CA3D+ team was critical in helping us with the successful EXIT procedure. We further used their services in planning for a successful resection of this giant tumor.
Hanmin Lee, MD
Professor and Chief, Division of Pediatric Surgery
The model was very helpful for understanding physically what was the diagnosis, and what was being planned for the procedure. It was very helpful and I really appreciated having it available.
Parent of Pediatric Cardiac patient
I thought I had two separate tumors. The 3D model gave me clarity, showing the size of the one tumor and its true size. Great work; we all need to know about the 3D technology. Visuals always make things clearer.
Breast Cancer Surgery patient
Our craniofacial team has worked with Dr. Anwar in the past three years on developing 3D models for facial trauma. These have been extremely helpful to our team in planning and executing repair of facial fractures, as well as providing an excellent teaching tool.
William Hoffman, MD
Professor and Chief, UCSF Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
It was wonderful to get to see a 3D model to help us understand how complex his heart was and what step/procedure was needed to repair. It helped show the heart's form and what needed to be fixed so my child's heart can function better.
Parent of Pediatric Cardiac patient
These models have been very helpful for pre-operative patient/parent education and surgical planning, and have enhanced my ability to accurately and safely execute the surgical plan. The process of getting these models is seamless, extremely quick (typically within two days) and, thanks to the center’s funding support, absolutely free for the patient.
Sanjeev Sabharwal, MD, MPH
Professor of Clinical Orthopedics
Director, UCSF Pediatric Orthopaedic Fellowship
Director, Limb Lengthening and Reconstruction Center
This was a great model and allowed me to better understand the complex anatomy and position of the tumor.
Rita Mukhtar, MD
Breast and General Surgeon, UCSF
The model explained what was repaired and showed me that in time all of her heart will work the way it should.
Parent of Pediatric Cardiac patient