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Next-Generation Surgical Navigation Systems in Sinus and Skull Base Surgery
Martin J Citardi1, William Yao1, Amber Luong1
1Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, McGovern Medical School, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, 6431 Fannin Street, MSB 5.036, Houston, TX 77030, USA.
Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America
|April 11, 2017
Summary
Surgical navigation has advanced significantly over 25 years for endoscopic sinus and skull base surgery. Future systems aim to reduce target registration error (TRE) with innovations like microsensors and augmented reality for improved accuracy.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology, Neurosurgery, Medical Technology
Background:
- Surgical navigation technology is widely used in endoscopic sinus and skull base procedures.
- Current navigation systems face challenges with target registration error (TRE).
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the evolution of surgical navigation in rhinology.
- To highlight innovations aimed at reducing TRE and improving future systems.
Main Methods:
- Review of advancements in surgical navigation technology over the past 25 years.
- Discussion of emerging technologies such as microsensors and augmented reality.
Main Results:
- Surgical navigation has become integral to endoscopic skull base and sinus surgery.
- Significant improvements in reducing target registration error (TRE) are anticipated with next-generation systems.
- Augmented reality and microsensors are key innovations for future surgical navigation.
Conclusions:
- Surgical navigation technology is rapidly evolving in rhinology.
- Future systems promise enhanced precision and safety in endoscopic skull base and sinus procedures through technological integration.