03 Computer-aided surgery around the head

		Screenshot of endoscopic, endonasal surgery.

The group Computer Aided Surgery around the Head focuses on the development and clinical validation of systems and approaches to support the treatment of pathologies in the cranial area. The group has acquired core competences in the application of Co-Me technology during ear-nose-throat, dental, and cranio-maxillofacial (CMF) surgery. Our research is directed towards the planning, simulation, and intraoperative realisation of complex operations such as the implantation of novel hearing systems or the correction of facial deformities (CMF) in patients. In collaboration with our clinical partners the systems and techniques that we create are applied in laboratory settings as well as during real clinical cases.

Sub Projects

03/1 Clinical evaluation of CAS-H technology

Established surgical modules of Phase I and newly created prototypes will be evaluated in clinical studies to optimise work-flow and to verify their anticipated benefit.

03/2 Advanced integration of computer aided planning and navigation in cranio-maxillofacial surgery

New modules will be developed for challenging surgical procedures, primarily focusing on CMF applications with the possible integration of rapid prototyping techniques.

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