Conclusion
MINOR, POSTOPERATIVE COMPLICATIONS
In conclusion, individual 3D-printed liver models increase patient satisfaction with surgical education immediately following patient education. Besides this comforting value, liver models implicate an educational benefit for patients and reinforce patients’ engagement in the decision-making process. Patients of the 3D-LiMo group were significantly more likely to correctly state the number and location of liver masses. Enhanced understanding of the surgical procedure in the 3D-LiMo group transferred into a higher awareness of postoperative complications. As a result, the current study protocol is feasible to apply to an adequately powered, multicenter, randomized clinical trial with minor modifications. Based on our finding, we strongly recommend the application of 3D-printed models during patient education whenever available.