Increasing Need for Intraoperative Navigation during Maxillofacial Surgeries in India

In the field of Maxillofacial Surgery precise knowledge of anatomical landmarks is a basic necessity, but other modalities are also needed to provide a basic guide for surgeons in the operative field. Advances in imaging have enabled 3-D visualization of patients? anatomy and surgical field. Nowadays advancements in computer technology allow the real-time tracking of the operative field hence improving the treatment outcome. Navigation Assisted Surgery is an example of advanced diagnostic aid that is nowadays acting as a great adjunct to conventional diagnostic imaging, which accurately locates critical anatomical structures and helps surgeons to find the best and safest way to reach the target and carry out reliable surgeries. Introducing Intraoperative Navigation Devices in India will be a revolutionary step, not just for Maxillofacial surgeries or the Indian Health Care System but also in the overall development of the country.