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Virtual Surgical Planning: Modeling from the Present to the Future.
G Dave Singh1, Manarshhjot Singh2
1Virtual Craniofacial Laboratory, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94301, USA.
Journal of Clinical Medicine
|December 10, 2021
Summary
Virtual surgery planning uses digital data for precise diagnostics and treatment forecasting. This non-invasive technique enhances surgical customization and medical device development through advanced 3D modeling.
Area of Science:
- Medical Imaging and Informatics
- Surgical Technology
Background:
- Virtual surgery planning (VSP) is a non-invasive method utilizing digital clinical data.
- It aids in diagnostics, procedure selection, and treatment planning, including outcome prediction.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the current state of virtual surgery planning.
- To highlight key components and applications of VSP.
Main Methods:
- 3D data acquisition using methods like 3D stereophotogrammetry and 3D cone-beam CT scans.
- Manual or automated landmark selection for data interrogation in virtual space.
- Data alignment and correspondence for pre- and post-operative comparisons.
Main Results:
- VSP enables predictive modeling through model-based, data-based, or hybrid approaches.
- It facilitates the development of customized surgical procedures and medical devices.
- Accuracy, precision, and intelligence are key outcomes of VSP.
Conclusions:
- Virtual surgery planning is a rapidly evolving field with significant potential.
- It offers advanced capabilities for personalized medicine and surgical innovation.
