Does computer-aided surgical simulation improve efficiency in bimaxillary orthognathic surgery?

Area of Science:

• Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
• Medical Technology
• Surgical Planning

Background:

• Bimaxillary orthognathic surgery corrects complex jaw discrepancies.
• Traditional surgical planning methods can be time-consuming.
• Efficiency in surgical planning is crucial for optimizing healthcare resources.

Purpose of the Study:

• To compare the efficiency of computer-aided surgical simulation (CASS) versus traditional methods for bimaxillary orthognathic surgery planning.
• To evaluate total doctor time as a key metric for surgical planning efficiency.

Main Methods:

• Retrospective analysis of bimaxillary orthognathic surgery cases.
• Comparison of planning time between CASS and traditional methods.
• Measurement of total doctor time as the primary efficiency indicator.

Main Results:

• Computer-aided surgical simulation (CASS) demonstrated an average time saving of 60 minutes per case.
• Applying CASS to all 200 annual bimaxillary cases could save approximately 25 doctor days per year.
• CASS is particularly beneficial for planning complex surgical cases.

Conclusions:

• Computer-aided surgical simulation (CASS) significantly enhances efficiency in bimaxillary orthognathic surgery planning.
• The time saved through CASS can be reallocated to other surgical activities, increasing departmental capacity.
• CASS presents a valuable tool for optimizing surgical workflows and resource management in orthognathic surgery.