Computer-Assisted Planning in Craniofacial Surgery

Intraoperative 3D imaging is now a reality in plastic and reconstructive surgery due to advances in scanning instruments and supporting software. Computer-Assisted Planning in Craniofacial Surgery provides authoritative information on when and how to apply technologies such as virtual planning, stereolithography, and navigation. It discusses the history and evolution of current techniques, extensively covers the application of current technologies, and includes multidisciplinary perspectives.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 248 pages
Publication date: 08 February 2024
Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division

Recent advancements in scanning instruments and accompanying software have brought intraoperative 3D imaging to fruition in the realm of plastic and reconstructive surgery. Computer-Assisted Planning in Craniofacial Surgery serves as a comprehensive and authoritative resource, providing detailed insights into the appropriate application of technologies such as virtual planning, stereolithography, and navigation in craniofacial surgery. This unique title, tailored to clinical practice, delves into the historical development and current applications of these techniques, encompassing multidisciplinary perspectives to offer a holistic understanding of this vital topic.

Each chapter in the book follows a standardized format, encompassing a historical overview, a review of current literature and applications, a step-by-step guide to virtual planning and navigation techniques (with accompanying video demonstrations), and valuable pearls and pitfalls shared by experienced surgeons specializing in each respective area. Throughout, preoperative photographs, postoperative outcomes, radiological and computerized imaging, and clinical photos are incorporated to enhance the reader's understanding.

Furthermore, the book addresses potential complications that should be considered during the postoperative period, offering expert perspectives from surgeons, physicists, engineers, and other industry leaders. Additionally, an eBook version is included with the purchase, offering convenient access to all text, figures, and references, along with search, customization, note-taking, and content-reading capabilities. Furthermore, additional digital ancillary content may be published up to six weeks after the publication date, further enriching the reader's experience.

Weight: 680g
Dimension: 235 x 191 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780323826686