The Learning Curve of Computer-Assisted Free Flap Jaw Reconstruction Surgery Using 3D-Printed Patient-Specific Plates: A Cumulative Sum Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Computer-assisted jaw reconstruction (CAJR) has benefits in reducing operation time and improving reconstruction accuracy, compared to conventional freehand jaw reconstruction. However, no information is available regarding learning curves in CAJR with the use of 3D-printed patient-specific surgical plates (PSSP). The purpose of this study was to assess surgical outcomes and learning curve for the first 58 consecutive CAJR using 3D-printed PSSP performed by a single surgical team in a single institution.

Methods

In a prospective study, consecutive patients who underwent free flap CAJR using 3D-printed PSSP were included. The determination of proficiency, based on the cumulative sum of surgical success (no major adjustment of 3D-printed PSSP, flap survival) passing

SUBMITTER: Zhu WY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8481918 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature