World’s smallest 3D bioprinter could help surgeons repair vocal cords

World's Smallest 3D Bioprinter

A flexible device inspired by an elephant's trunk can deliver healing hydrogels after surgery.

Surgery is sometimes necessary to remove growths or cysts from vocal cords.

The device sports a 2.7-millimetre-wide printhead at the end of a long, flexible arm that moves like an elephant's trunk.

Researchers created and tested the device, which might one day assist physicians.

Author's summary: Smallest 3D bioprinter helps surgeons.

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Nature Nature — 2025-10-29

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