After completing my Master’s degree in Technical Medicine at TU Delft, I began my PhD research in 2024, focusing on the integration of 3D technology into Plastic, Reconstructive, and Hand & Wrist Surgery. My aim is to enhance surgical precision, improve patient outcomes, and optimize preoperative planning through advanced 3D applications.   A central goal of my research is to develop a standardized and structured workflow for implementing 3D technology in hand and wrist surgery. The potential applications are extensive, from DRUJ Aptis prosthesis planning and osteochondral autografts for distal radius defects, to patient-specific 3D-printed titanium scaphoid implants and the design of custom drilling and cutting guides for forearm reconstruction in clinical practice.   In autologous breast reconstruction, 3D technology provides a more intuitive, patient-specific understanding of anatomy compared to traditional imaging. Using Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR) tools, surgeons can visualize perforators in detail, facilitating safer and more efficient flap planning. Additionally, 3D modeling can help predict the flap weight of donor sites with high accuracy, supporting personalized preoperative planning and empowering patients to make well-informed decisions about their reconstruction options.