In the field of medicine, 3D printing has four major uses. It could be used to replace human organ transplants, accelerate surgical procedures, produce cheaper versions of required surgical tools, and produce custom-made prosthetics. 3D printing technology can be used to create artificial tissues by using bioprinters, which layer living cells. This way they are used for medical research connected to the creation of artificial human organs. Furthermore, 3D printing can produce patient-specific organs that help surgeons prepare for complex surgeries. By doing so, such operations can be performed faster, causing minimal trauma for the patients. Sterile surgical instruments, such as forceps and clamps can be produced using 3D printing technology. Finally, in order to improve the quality of life for people in need for prosthetic limbs, 3D printers are used to produce custom-made prosthetic pieces that fit patients perfectly, and are much cheaper than the serial production alternative.
