Spanish startup Flamingo Biomechanical Lab uses 3D printing to develop customized models for preparing surgeries. According to the company, this allows interventions to be planned more precisely and surgery times to be shortened.
Flamingo Biomechanical Lab uses CT data to produce extremely accurate replicas of patient anatomy that surgeons can use to simulate surgery in advance. According to CEO Luis Martinez, this can reduce surgery times by up to 60 percent and costs by 40 percent.
The models help surgeons accurately estimate the volume and location of tumors and contact tissue. This improves the safety and quality of surgery. In addition to human medicine, the 3D prints are also being used in veterinary medicine, according to Flamingo Biomechanical Lab.
The Cordoba-based startup offers 3D printable models as well as simulators and digital twins for surgery planning and training of medical professionals. The long-term goal, it says, is to enable more personalized medicine through such digital methods.
According to Flamingo Biomechanical Lab founder Martinez, 3D printing and AI can make surgeries more preventive, personalized and safer in the future. He said his startup aims to help improve patient healthcare and satisfaction.
Flamingo Biomechanical Lab is located in the incubator Córdoba Biotech. According to Martinez, the project impressively demonstrates how 3D printing can be used to create concrete solutions for society.
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