3D Printers and Kidney Transplants
By Ebi on Wednesday, 16 April 2014
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Hello Doctor:


In your opinion, will 3D Printing of Kidneys become a medical option for saving lives in the near future?
How many years for it to happen?



Thank you

Ebi
Hello,

I don't see 3D printers directly leading to improvement in organ availability in the foreseeable future. There is probably greater hope expected from regenerative therapies or stem cell applications, though even they are a way's off.

Dr. Jordan Weinstein
UKidney Staff
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