title: Virtual Surgical Planning for Orbital Reconstruction.
abstract: The advent of computer-assisted technology has revolutionized planning for complex craniofacial operations, including orbital reconstruction. Orbital reconstruction is ideally suited for virtual planning, as it allows the surgeon to assess the bony anatomy and critical neurovascular structures within the orbit, and plan osteotomies, fracture reductions, and orbital implant placement with efficiency and predictability. In this article, we review the use of virtual surgical planning for orbital decompression, posttraumatic midface reconstruction, reconstruction of a two-wall orbital defect, and reconstruction of a large orbital floor defect with a custom implant. The surgeon managing orbital pathology and posttraumatic orbital deformities can benefit immensely from utilizing virtual planning for various types of orbital pathology.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD, USA.
authors.forename: Srinivas M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Susarla
authors.affiliation: Department of Ophthalmology, University of Maryland Medical Center, Baltimore, MD, USA.
authors.forename: Katherine
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Duncan
authors.affiliation: Department of Ophthalmology, Division of Oculoplastic Surgery, Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD, USA.
authors.forename: Nicholas R
authors.initials: NR
authors.lastname: Mahoney
authors.affiliation: Department of Ophthalmology, Division of Oculoplastic Surgery, Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD, USA.
authors.forename: Shannath L
authors.initials: SL
authors.lastname: Merbs
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Department of Ophthalmology, Division of Oculoplastic Surgery, Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD, USA.
authors.forename: Michael P
authors.initials: MP
authors.lastname: Grant
mesh_terms: D003198:Computer Simulation; D006801:Humans; D009915:Orbit / Q000293:injuries*; D009917:Orbital Fractures / Q000601:surgery*; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures; D014584:User-Computer Interface
keywords: Orbital Decompression; Orbital Reconstruction; Orbital Trauma