• John W Shuck, Rene D Largo, Matthew M Hanasono, and Edward I Chang.
• Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA.
• Medicina (Kaunas). 2023 Oct 2; 59 (10).

AbstractReconstruction of the midface represents a challenge for reconstructive microsurgeons given the formidable task of restoring both aesthetics and functionality. In particular, preservation of proper globe positioning and maintaining normal vision are as important as restoring the proper projection of the midface and enabling a patient to speak and eat as normally as possible. The introduction of virtual surgical planning (VSP) and medical modeling has revolutionized bony reconstruction of the craniofacial skeleton; however, the overwhelming majority of studies have focused on mandibular reconstruction. Here, we introduce some novel advances in utilizing VSP for bony reconstruction of the midface. The present review aims (1) to provide a review of the literature on the use of VSP in midface reconstruction and (2) to provide some insights from the authors' early experience.

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