Introduction

CARTIS is a new partnership that aims to make Wales a world-leader in the research, development and application of advanced medical technologies in surgery,

The Centre for Applied Reconstructive Technologies in Surgery (CARTIS) has been jointly established by Swansea NHS Trust’s Maxillofacial Unit at Morriston Hospital and the National Centre for Product Design and Development Research (PDR) at the University of Wales Institute, Cardiff (UWIC).

The Centre, was launched on the 9th February 2006 after many years of successful collaboration between the PDR and Morriston Hospital. This exciting new development combines the medical and technical expertise of both partners to effectively transfer the latest technologies, such as 3D scanning, computer-aided design, computer-aided planning, and rapid prototyping technology to complex medical applications used in reconstructive surgery. This formal partnership builds on our successful collaboration and provides a platform for future development and growth.

The launch of the new centre combines the strengths of Morriston Hospital and PDR in a formal partnership. It brings together the existing facilities and expertise of both Morriston’s Maxillofacial Unit and UWIC’s PDR for the benefit of patients with diseases including cancer, face and jaw deformity, and injuries as well as close collaboration with neurosurgeons.

Mr Adrian Sugar (above) and Dr Richard Bibb with a rapid prototype model of a patient’s skull, showing a computer designed and rapid prototype produced implant. Photo: Roger Donovan.

Please note that these web pages are still under construction; for more information about the activities of CARTIS please contact the CARTIS Secretary, Peter Evans

Contact:
CARTIS Secretary - Peter Evans
Maxillofacial Unit, Morriston Hospital, Swansea, SA6 6NL, UK
Tel: 01792 703515
email: peter.evans@swansea-tr.wales.nhs.uk