Lars Brouwers

Surgeon in training ETZ - co-founder medical 3D lab ETZ - co-supervisor 3D printing Sierra Leone Radboudumc - founder 3D lab Masanga Sierra Leone - co-founder Met het Mes aan Tafel

Lars Brouwers, MD, PhD, is a surgical resident at Elisabeth-TweeSteden Ziekenhuis (ETZ) in the Netherlands. He specializes in trauma surgery and pediatric surgery, and has demonstrated leadership and innovation in the field of medical 3D printing.1

Professional Background

Dr. Brouwers is currently training to become a surgeon, with a focus on trauma surgery.1 2 He is also a researcher at both the Radboud University Medical Center and the Elisabeth-Tweesteden hospital.4

Achievements and Innovations

Medical 3D Printing: Dr. Brouwers has made significant contributions to the field of medical 3D printing:

He is the co-founder of the medical 3D lab at ETZ.1
He founded and co-supervises a 3D printing project in Sierra Leone.1 3
His work includes 3D-printing prostheses in Sierra Leone, aimed at improving lives in developing countries.3

Awards and Recognition: Dr. Brouwers has received notable recognition for his work:

He won the European Surgical technical innovation award.2
In 2018, he received the Computable Award for the best IT project in healthcare.5

Social Media Presence

Dr. Brouwers is active on social media platforms:

His Twitter handle is @Brouwers_3D, where he shares updates about his work in 3D printing and surgery.2
His LinkedIn profile can be found under the username lars-brouwers-b23318aa.1

Dr. Brouwers continues to contribute to the medical field through his innovative approach to surgery and 3D printing technology, particularly in improving healthcare accessibility in developing regions.