Computer-assisted surgery in medical and dental applications.

Journal: Expert review of medical devices
Published Date: Jul 6, 2021

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Computer-assisted surgery (CAS) is a broad surgical methodology that utilizes computer technology to both plan and execute surgical intervention. CAS is widespread in both medicine and dentistry as it allows for minimally invasive and precise surgical procedures. Key innovations in volumetric imaging, virtual surgical planning software, instrument tracking, and robotics have assisted in facilitating the transfer of surgical plans to precise execution of surgical procedures. CAS has long been used in certain medical specialties including neurosurgery, cardiology, orthopedic surgery, otolaryngology, and interventional radiology, and has since expanded to oral and maxillofacial application, particularly for computer-assisted implant surgery.

Authors

  • Yen-Wei Chen
  • Brian W Hanak
    Department of Neurosurgery, Loma Linda University Health Loma Linda, 92354, CA, USA.
  • Tzu-Chian Yang
    Department of Restorative Dentistry, University of Washington School of Dentistry Seattle,98195, WA, USA.
  • Taylor A Wilson
    Department of Neurosurgery, Loma Linda University Health Loma Linda, 92354, CA, USA.
  • Jenovie M Hsia
    Department of Restorative Dentistry, University of Washington School of Dentistry Seattle,98195, WA, USA.
  • Hollie E Walsh
    Department of Restorative Dentistry, University of Washington School of Dentistry Seattle,98195, WA, USA.
  • Huai-Che Shih
    Department of Restorative Dentistry, University of Washington School of Dentistry Seattle,98195, WA, USA.
  • Kanako J Nagatomo
    Department of Periodontics, University of Washington School of Dentistry Seattle,98195 WA,USA.

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