In January 2025, we launched the Rein-3D Print MECHANICS study (UroCCR No. 115).

This single-centre study, part of Work Package 3, aims to assess the correlation between several imaging modalities in characterising the elasticity of both healthy and tumourous kidney tissues. The main challenge is to enhance the realism of 3D-printed kidney models used for surgical planning and training.

In particular, the study aims to develop a predictive model of the biomechanical properties of healthy and pathological kidney tissue.

A total of 5 patients have been included in the study to date.