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Jacqueline M Ihnat1, Ali Aral1, Thayer Mukherjee1
1Department of Surgery, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut.
Seminars in Plastic Surgery
|August 9, 2024
Summary
Computerized Surgical Planning (CSP) enhances safety and effectiveness in gender-affirming facial surgery. This technology aids in precise bony changes, improving outcomes for procedures like genioplasty and facial reshaping.
Area of Science:
- Plastic Surgery
- Surgical Technology
Background:
- Computerized Surgical Planning (CSP) utilizes custom guides and plates for precise bony alterations.
- CSP is increasingly adopted in various surgical specialities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the safety and efficacy of Computerized Surgical Planning (CSP) in gender-affirming facial surgery.
- To highlight the benefits of CSP in improving surgical outcomes and patient aesthetics.
Main Methods:
- Review of CSP applications in facial feminization and masculinization surgeries.
- Analysis of CSP's role in specific procedures: frontal sinus setback, zygomatic remodeling, genioplasty, and mandibular reshaping.
Main Results:
- CSP demonstrates safety and effectiveness in gender-affirming facial surgery.
- Applications include frontal sinus setback, zygomatic remodeling, genioplasty, and mandibular procedures.
- CSP aids in trainee education, enhances symmetry, reduces operative time, and facilitates complex revisions.
Conclusions:
- Computerized Surgical Planning (CSP) is a valuable tool in gender-affirming facial surgery.
- CSP assists surgeons in achieving optimal aesthetic and safety outcomes.
- The technology contributes to improved patient results and surgical efficiency.
