Application experience and research progress of different emerging technologies in plastic surgery

Area of Science:

• Medical Technology
• Plastic Surgery
• Digital Health

Background:

• Plastic surgery faces challenges in accurately positioning and reconstructing complex 3D anatomical structures.
• Current surgical approaches often rely on surgeon experience, leading to potential inaccuracies.
• The need for enhanced precision in reconstructive and cosmetic procedures is critical.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review the development and application of virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and 3D printing in plastic surgery.
• To outline the technical requirements and specific uses of these digital technologies within the field.
• To summarize the current adoption and future potential of VR, AR, and 3D printing in plastic surgery.

Main Methods:

• Literature review of emerging digital technologies in plastic surgery.
• Analysis of technical elements and applications of VR, AR, and 3D printing.
• Synthesis of current research and case studies on the use of these technologies.

Main Results:

• Virtual reality, augmented reality, and 3D printing offer innovative solutions for complex 3D structure manipulation in plastic surgery.
• These technologies enhance pre-operative planning, intra-operative guidance, and patient-specific modeling.
• Successful integration of digital tools is improving accuracy and patient outcomes.

Conclusions:

• Virtual reality, augmented reality, and 3D printing are transforming plastic surgery by enabling greater precision.
• Continued research and development are expected to further integrate these digital advancements into standard surgical practice.
• The future of plastic surgery will likely involve increased reliance on these sophisticated digital tools for improved patient care.