The integration of medical science with the labor class has become a crucial step in advancing healthcare. By incorporating the research and innovations of workers into medical practices, we can develop more effective treatments. In China, complex congenital heart conditions such as single-ventricular and linear heart diseases remain challenging to treat. To achieve a definitive cure, doctors now rely on advanced techniques that begin with detailed imaging studies of the patient. These images are used for computer simulations, which help design the most suitable surgical plan before proceeding with actual operations—often supported by 3D printing technology.
On the afternoon of October 22, in the conference room of the Wuxi Mingci Cardiovascular Hospital, researchers from Georgia Institute of Technology, Nanjing Medical University, and the Jinan Military Region gathered to observe a live broadcast of a Fontan procedure. This surgery is designed for children with complex congenital heart defects. Unlike traditional methods, this approach involves not only cardiologists but also experts from engineering, computer science, and medical imaging. The collaboration between these fields allows for the use of cutting-edge technologies, including virtual simulation and intelligent computer modeling, to create personalized surgical plans tailored to each patient’s unique anatomy.
Fontan surgery is a type of physiological correction aimed at patients with severe congenital heart malformations that cannot be fully repaired through conventional means. Historically, surgeons relied on traditional techniques involving midline incisions, which were invasive, caused significant trauma, and led to complications such as excessive bleeding. These procedures had long-term impacts on both the physical and mental health of patients, placing a heavy burden on their families. After over 30 years of research, Professor Qiao Bin’s team introduced a new method using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) to simulate blood flow and design more effective surgical strategies. Before surgery, comprehensive imaging and data analysis are conducted, allowing for precise planning that leads to more accurate and successful outcomes.
Guo Xirong, deputy dean of the Institute of Translational Medicine at Nanjing Medical University, emphasized the importance of merging medical science with engineering and other disciplines. She pointed out that while complex congenital heart diseases like single-ventricular conditions still pose challenges in China, modern technology now enables more targeted and effective treatments. By simulating the patient's anatomy on a computer and using 3D printing, doctors can prepare for surgeries with greater accuracy. Since children’s hearts continue to grow, implants must be designed to accommodate future development. This approach allows for pre-surgical planning using computer models, leading to radical interventions that restore normal heart function during physical activity—something that was previously unachievable. This groundbreaking integration of fluid mechanics and medicine marks the birth of a new interdisciplinary field, showing great promise for the future of cardiovascular care.
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