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Ryan S Jackson1, Cecelia E Schmalbach2
1Head and Neck Oncology and Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, 660 South Euclid Avenue, Campus Box 8115, St Louis, MO 63110, USA.
Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America
|June 12, 2017
Summary
Head and neck surgery is rapidly advancing with innovations in planning and intraoperative techniques. This review covers key developments like 3D modeling and robotic surgery, plus future imaging technologies.
Area of Science:
- Surgical Innovation
- Head and Neck Surgery
- Oncology
Background:
- Head and neck surgery is experiencing significant innovation.
- Advances impact perioperative planning and intraoperative management.
- Innovations benefit patients with cancer, trauma, and congenital defects.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight key innovations in head and neck surgical planning and management.
- To provide an overview of current and future surgical advancements.
- To underscore the dynamic nature of the field.
Main Methods:
- Review of current and emerging surgical innovations.
- Focus on advancements in surgical planning (e.g., sentinel node biopsy, 3D modeling).
- Discussion of intraoperative techniques (e.g., transoral robotic surgery, navigation).
Main Results:
- Key innovations include sentinel node biopsy and 3D stereolithic modeling for planning.
- Intraoperative advancements feature transoral robotic surgery and navigation.
- Emerging technologies like intraoperative optical imaging are also discussed.
Conclusions:
- The field of head and neck surgery is characterized by rapid innovation.
- Technological advancements are transforming patient care from planning to execution.
- Future innovations promise further improvements in surgical outcomes and precision.
