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  • 1Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Plastic Head and Neck Surgery, Aachen University Hospital, Germany.

Ophthalmic Surgery
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Computer Assisted Surgery (CAS) enhances orbital surgery precision by providing real-time instrument location data. This method aids in complex procedures involving deep lesions and anatomical disorientation.

Area of Science:

  • Neurosurgery
  • Medical Imaging
  • Surgical Technology

Background:

  • Orbital surgery demands precise instrument navigation due to small surgical approaches for deep lesions.
  • Maintaining accurate intraoperative spatial awareness is critical for patient safety and surgical outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce and evaluate a Computer Assisted Surgery (CAS) system for enhancing precision and safety in orbital operations.
  • To assess the utility of CAS in complex orbital surgeries requiring navigation of deep-seated structures.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a CAS system integrating a high-capacity computer processing real-time computed tomographic (CT) data.
  • Real-time 3D reconstruction of orbital anatomy from CT data, displaying the surgical instrument's tip as a reticle.

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  • Integration of a mechanical measuring arm connected to the surgical instrument for precise tracking.

    • Main Results:

    • Successful application of the CAS system in 21 orbital surgery cases.
    • Demonstrated utility in biopsies, tumor removal, optic nerve decompression, foreign body localization, and cases with impaired anatomical landmarks.
    • System provided continuous, precise instrument positioning relative to anatomical structures.

    Conclusions:

    • Computer Assisted Surgery (CAS) shows significant promise for improving safety and precision in challenging orbital surgeries.
    • Further large-scale prospective clinical trials are underway to statistically validate patient outcome improvements.
    • CAS is particularly beneficial for deep-seated lesions and complex anatomical scenarios in orbital surgery.