Advancements in Rodent Microsurgery: A Novel 3D-Printed Microsurgery Table with Integrated Heating Pad, Anesthesia Delivery, and Magnetic Surgical Instrument Compatibility - 29/03/26
, Eric Ouyang b, 2
, Weifeng Zeng a
, Aaron Dingle a, ⁎ 
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ABSTRACT |
Rodent models are a cornerstone of biomedical research, particularly in microsurgical intervention like blood vessel anastomosis, nerve repair, and vascularized composite allografts. But existing rodent surgical platforms are composed of independent anesthesia delivery systems, heating pads, and magnetic instrument holders, which cause inefficiencies, longer procedural time, and inconsistency in experimental results. This article details the development and design of an innovative, cost-saving, and fully integrated 3D-printed microsurgery table that integrates key surgical components into one modular platform. The table has a rotatable circular design to provide better ergonomics, an integrated heating pad for temperature control, a modular nose cone to provide stable and leak-reduced anesthesia delivery, and magnetic components to retain surgical drapes and tools. Using 3D printing for fabrication ensures affordability, accessibility, and customization for various experimental setups. A qualitative assessment by expert microsurgeons indicated improvements in procedural efficiency, surgical ergonomics, and animal welfare. The modular nature of the design allows for further adaptation, facilitating the democratization of microsurgical research, particularly for laboratories with limited resources. This research highlights the potential for 3D printing to allow for greater reproducibility, optimize procedures, and improve accuracy in rodent surgery.
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