Computer-assisted navigation in craniomaxillofacial tumors.
Surgical procedures in the head and neck region require a detailed knowledge of this region's complex anatomy. Anatomic changes due to tumor growth present special challenges for the surgeon. In addition to the clinical examination, which is still of fundamental importance, imaging procedures such as computer-aided surgical navigation technology are currently being used in the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative assessments of anatomic changes. For purposes of analysis, we have analyzed the application of navigation technology into 2 categories: 1) minimally invasive procedure and biopsy; and 2) resection of extensive tumors and reconstruction after tumor surgery. Navigation can make tumor surgery more reliable by specifying correct safety margins, protecting vital structures, and facilitating the reconstruction process.
Schramm
Alexander
A
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, German Federal Armed Forces Hospital, Ulm, Germany.
Suarez-Cunqueiro
Maria Mercedes
MM
Barth
Enno Ludwig
EL
Essig
Harald
H
Bormann
Kai-Hendrik
KH
Kokemueller
Horst
H
Rücker
Martin
M
Gellrich
Nils-Claudius
NC
D001706:Biopsy / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted / Q000295:instrumentation*; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D019292:Skull Base Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D025321:Surgery, Computer-Assisted / Q000379:methods*