Advanced Digital Workflow for Lateral Orbitotomy in Orbital Dermoid Cysts: Integration of Point-of-Care Manufacturing and Intraoperative Navigation.

ABSTRACT: Background: Orbital dermoid cysts are common benign lesions; however, deep-seated or recurrent lesions near the orbital apex pose major surgical challenges due to their proximity to critical neurovascular structures. Lateral orbitotomy remains the reference approach, but accurate osteotomies and stable reconstruction can be difficult to achieve using conventional techniques. This study reports our initial experience using a fully digital, hospital-based point-of-care (POC) workflow to enhance precision and safety in complex orbital dermoid cyst surgery. Methods: We present a case series of three patients with orbital dermoid cysts treated at a tertiary center (2024-2025) using a comprehensive digital workflow. Preoperative assessment included CT and/or MRI followed by virtual

SUBMITTER: Ruiz-de-Leon G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12897684 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature