Novelli, G.; Santamato, F.; Piza Moragues, A.J.; Filippi, A.; Valsecchi, F.; Canzi, G.; Sozzi, D. 15-Year Experience in Maxillofacial Surgical Navigation with Tracked Instruments. Surg. Tech. Dev.2024, 13, 162-177.
Novelli, G.; Santamato, F.; Piza Moragues, A.J.; Filippi, A.; Valsecchi, F.; Canzi, G.; Sozzi, D. 15-Year Experience in Maxillofacial Surgical Navigation with Tracked Instruments. Surg. Tech. Dev. 2024, 13, 162-177.
Novelli, G.; Santamato, F.; Piza Moragues, A.J.; Filippi, A.; Valsecchi, F.; Canzi, G.; Sozzi, D. 15-Year Experience in Maxillofacial Surgical Navigation with Tracked Instruments. Surg. Tech. Dev.2024, 13, 162-177.
Novelli, G.; Santamato, F.; Piza Moragues, A.J.; Filippi, A.; Valsecchi, F.; Canzi, G.; Sozzi, D. 15-Year Experience in Maxillofacial Surgical Navigation with Tracked Instruments. Surg. Tech. Dev. 2024, 13, 162-177.
Abstract
Surgical navigation has evolved as a vital tool in maxillofacial surgery, offering precise and patient-specific data. This study explores the clinical applications and accuracy of intraoperative tool tracking in maxillofacial surgery. The research includes 37 patients with various pathologies who underwent surgery assisted by a surgical navigation system using tracked instruments. The study showcases two representative cases: one involving coronoid hyperplasia with mouth opening deficit and another addressing nose-orbital-ethmoidal-frontal ossifying fibroma resection. The results indicate that surgical navigation with tracked instruments provides high precision (<1.5 mm error), reduced surgical time, and less invasive approaches. The study highlights the potential for reproducible outcomes and increased safety, especially in complex cases. Despite some limitations, the synergy between surgical navigation and tracked instruments offers a promising approach in maxillofacial surgery, expanding its applications beyond current practices.
Medicine and Pharmacology, Dentistry and Oral Surgery
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