Figure 2
(A) The final 3D-printed brain model of right insular glioma. Normal brain parenchyma with expression of the gyri and sulci was reconstructed using transparent silicon material. The tumor is colored light red, the ventricle system is light gray, the caudate nucleus is yellow-green, the thalamus is light blue, and the major venous system is blue. The soft real brain-like texture of the model enables the neurosurgeon to simulate surgery by incising and excavating the area of interest. (B) The internal structure of the model can be clearly observed, and diffuse reflections can be eliminated by placing the model in the water tank. (C) The surgical approach can be fine-tuned with a dedicated fixator that can determine the rotation angle of the model in all directions. (D) The closure view of the model shows the details of gyri and sulci.
