Virtual surgical planning for oncologic mandibular and maxillary reconstruction Journal Article


Authors: Myers, P. L.; Nelson, J. A.; Rosen, E. B.; Allen, R. J. Jr; Disa, J. J.; Matros, E.
Article Title: Virtual surgical planning for oncologic mandibular and maxillary reconstruction
Abstract: Virtual surgical planning (VSP) with computer-aided design and computer-aided modeling (CAD/CAM) enables the opportunity to provide personalized medicine in complex head and neck reconstruction. This innovative technology allows ablative and reconstructive surgeons to virtually create and manipulate three-dimensional anatomic models to plan both the resection and reconstruction of complicated maxillofacial defects. Studies demonstrate improvements in preoperative planning, operative efficiency and accuracy, and postoperative outcomes. VSP facilitates immediate dental implantation in selected patients, which can improve the likelihood of achieving dental restoration. This article outlines strategies for technique optimization as well as the applications, advantages and disadvantages of VSP in complex oncologic head and neck reconstruction.
Keywords: surgery; outcomes; fibula free-flap; head; jaw; computer-assisted design; osteocutaneous free-flap; term operative
Journal Title: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery-Global Open
Volume: 9
Issue: 9
ISSN: 2169-7574
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins  
Date Published: 2021-09-01
Start Page: e3672
Language: English
ACCESSION: WOS:000705841000034
DOI: 10.1097/gox.0000000000003672
PROVIDER: wos
PMCID: PMC8448079
PUBMED: 34548995
Notes: Article -- Source: Wos
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  3. Jonas Allan Nelson
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  4. Paige L. Myers
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