[Accuracy Verification of Robot-assisted Mandibular Reconstruction Surgery]

Area of Science:

• Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
• Robotics in Medicine
• Biomedical Engineering

Background:

• Mandibular defects significantly impact facial aesthetics and crucial functions like chewing and speech.
• Fibular flap transplantation is a common technique for mandibular reconstruction, demanding precise bone positioning.
• Current methods may face challenges in achieving optimal accuracy and posture adjustment during surgery.

Purpose of the Study:

• To design and evaluate a robotic system for assisting in mandibular reconstruction surgery using fibula flaps.
• To enhance the accuracy of bone positioning and posture adjustment during fibular flap transplantation.
• To improve the overall quality of mandibular reconstruction surgery.

Main Methods:

• Development of a novel robotic system specifically for mandibular reconstruction with fibula flaps.
• Conducting model comparison experiments to assess the robotic system's performance.
• Evaluating the system's ability to assist surgeons in holding and locating bone segments.

Main Results:

• The developed robotic system demonstrated capability in assisting surgeons during mandibular reconstruction.
• Model comparison experiments indicated improved accuracy in bone positioning and posture adjustment.
• The robotic system showed potential to enhance the quality of surgical outcomes.

Conclusions:

• The robotic system offers a valuable tool for improving precision in fibular flap mandibular reconstruction.
• This technology can aid surgeons in achieving better functional and aesthetic results for patients.
• Further integration of robotics in head and neck reconstructive surgery shows promise.