Computer-assisted navigation and musculoskeletal sarcoma surgery

Cancer Control. 2011 Jul;18(3):171-6. doi: 10.1177/107327481101800304.

Abstract

Background: Despite advances in medical, surgical, and radiation oncology, deep-seated bone sarcomas that require large osseous resections continue to present resection and reconstructive challenges to musculoskeletal surgeons.

Methods: We describe our experience with computer navigation techniques combined with complex pelvic resections and limb-preserving surgeries.

Results: Computer-assisted navigation has shown promise in aiding in optimal preoperative planning and in providing more accurate and precise feedback during surgery.

Conclusions: Computer-assisted navigation offers precise instrumentation, technology-oriented imaging systems, and powerful information processing, all of which can assist in decision making, preoperative planning, and surgical accuracy.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Bone Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Extremities / surgery
  • Humans
  • Musculoskeletal Diseases / surgery
  • Pelvic Neoplasms / surgery
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures / methods*
  • Sarcoma / surgery*
  • Surgery, Computer-Assisted / methods*