The Egyptian Healthcare Authority (EHA) has announced the successful completion of the first maxillofacial surgery using computer-guided technology and 3D printing at the Ismailia Medical Complex.
The operation was carried out by the medical team of the Maxillofacial Surgery Department, marking the first time such an advanced procedure has been performed at the complex and reflecting the growing level of specialised medical services provided there.
The surgery was conducted following the preparation of a precise treatment plan that included 3D virtual mapping of the patient’s condition using advanced imaging and digital analysis technologies.
Customised surgical guides were designed and produced using 3D printing, allowing doctors to simulate the procedure in advance and accurately determine bone cutting paths. This helped increase surgical precision and safety, improve functional and cosmetic outcomes, reduce operation time, and speed up the patient’s recovery.
According to EHA, the cost of such procedures in the medical sector can reach about LE300,000.However, under the Comprehensive Health Insurance System, the patient paid only LE482.
Officials said this reflects the state’s efforts to ensure access to advanced treatment technologies at affordable costs, while the Ismailia Medical Complex continues to develop its infrastructure and medical staff capabilities to perform advanced and complex surgeries.
