Exploratory benchtop study evaluating the use of surgical design and simulation in fibula free flap mandibular reconstruction.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Surgical design and simulation (SDS) is a useful tool to help surgeons visualize the anatomy of the patient and perform operative maneuvers on the computer before implementation in the operating room. While these technologies have many advantages, further evidence of their potential to improve outcomes is required. The present benchtop study was intended to identify if there is a difference in surgical outcome between free-hand surgery completed without virtual surgical planning (VSP) software and preoperatively planned surgery completed with the use of VSP software.

Methods

Five surgeons participated in the study. In Session A, participants were asked to do a free-hand reconstruction of a 3d printed mandible with a defect using a 3d printed fibula. Four weeks lat

SUBMITTER: Logan H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3729729 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature