Breakthrough
Breakthrough
Boston Children's
How Surgeons and Engineers Are Transforming Heart Surgery
29 minutes Posted Mar 14, 2024 at 8:00 am.
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No two hearts are alike. And for children born with heart defects, there’s no one-size-fits-all surgical approach. But collaborations between cardiac surgeons and engineers, along with  advancements in 3D modeling technology, mean experts can plan and simulate surgeries with precision — before anyone even enters the operating room — creating solutions personalized for every patient’s unique anatomy.