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. 2021 Aug;43(8):2534-2553.
doi: 10.1002/hed.26743. Epub 2021 May 25.

Image-guided surgery in otolaryngology: A review of current applications and future directions in head and neck surgery

Sarah Y Bessen  1 , Xiaotian Wu  2 , Michael T Sramek  1 , Yuan Shi  3 , David Pastel  1   4   5 , Ryan Halter  1   3 , Joseph A Paydarfar  1   3   4
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Image-guided surgery in otolaryngology: A review of current applications and future directions in head and neck surgery

Sarah Y Bessen et al. Head Neck. 2021 Aug.

Abstract

Image-guided surgery (IGS) has become a widely adopted technology in otolaryngology. Since its introduction nearly three decades ago, IGS technology has developed rapidly and improved real-time intraoperative visualization for a diverse array of clinical indications. As usability, accessibility, and clinical experiences with IGS increase, its potential applications as an adjunct in many surgical procedures continue to expand. Here, we describe the basic components of IGS and review both the current state and future directions of IGS in otolaryngology, with attention to current challenges to its application in surgery of the nonrigid upper aerodigestive tract.

Keywords: augmented reality; image-guided surgery; literature review; surgical navigation; transoral surgery.

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