The Pros and Cons of Computer-Aided Surgery for Segmental Mandibular Reconstruction after Oncological Surgery.
10.7181/acfs.2017.18.3.149
- Author:
Hyun Ho HAN
1
;
Hak Young KIM
;
Jun Yong LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Plastic Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Computer-aided surgery;
Mandible;
Mandibular reconstruction;
Resection margin;
Microsurgical free flaps
- MeSH:
Free Tissue Flaps;
Head;
Mandible;
Mandibular Reconstruction*;
Neck;
Operative Time;
Osteotomy;
Surgery, Computer-Assisted*
- From:Archives of Craniofacial Surgery
2017;18(3):149-154
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Computer-aided surgery (CAS) started being used for head and neck reconstruction in the late 2000s. Its use represented a paradigm shift, changing the concept of head and neck reconstruction as well as mandible reconstruction. Reconstruction using CAS proceeds through 4 phases: planning, modeling, surgery, and evaluation. Thus, it can overcome a number of trial-and-error issues which may occur in the operative field and reduce surgical time. However, if it is used for oncologic surgery, it is difficult to evaluate tumor margins during tumor surgery, thereby restricting pre-surgical planning. Therefore, it is dangerous to predetermine the resection margins during the pre-surgical phase and the variability of the resection margins must be taken into consideration. However, it allows for the preparation of a prebending plate and planning of an osteotomy site before an operation, which are of great help. If the current problems are resolved, its applications can be greatly extended.
