Custom Virtual Surgery Planning

Virtual surgery planning (VSP) allows Dr. Quimby to create highly detailed, customized surgical plans based on each patient’s unique anatomy, enhancing accuracy, improving outcomes, and ensuring every patient receives the highest standard of care.

What Is Virtual Surgery Planning?

Virtual surgery planning is a non-invasive process that uses digital clinical data to plan surgeries with exceptional precision. By using 3D imaging technology, VSP allows us to simulate the surgery virtually, taking into account the patient's specific anatomy and any necessary procedural steps. This detailed approach helps forecast potential outcomes and ensures a personalized treatment plan designed for each patient.

How VSP Works

VSP begins with 3D data acquisition, which is done through techniques such as 3D cone-beam CT scans, stereophotogrammetry, and MRI. These images create a virtual model of the patient’s anatomy. Once the images are obtained, Dr. Quimby uses specialized software to plan every step of the surgery. This includes landmark selection and predictive modeling to ensure that the preoperative and postoperative outcomes can be precisely compared.

The process involves several stages, including the following:

Data acquisition: Detailed 3D imaging captures the size, shape, and position of the tissues and surgical site. This data is integrated from multiple sources, including radiographs, CT scans, and 3D photographs.
Segmentation and visualization: Advanced imaging software is used to segment the data into a 3D model, focusing on specific anatomical structures, such as the jaw or face.
Virtual diagnosis and treatment planning: Using the virtual model, Dr. Quimby performs a diagnosis and simulates the surgical procedure. This allows for the customization of surgical techniques and tools, ensuring a highly accurate and efficient surgery.

When to Use Custom Virtual Surgery Planning

VSP is particularly beneficial for complex reconstructive surgeries, where precision and customization are essential. For patients requiring jaw reconstruction due to trauma or disease, VSP allows Dr. Quimby to plan the surgery in detail, ensuring the new jaw structure aligns perfectly with the rest of the facial anatomy. This results in a natural appearance and restored functionality. When reconstructing facial injuries, VSP provides a detailed view of the affected areas. This allows for a more accurate restoration of the face, improving both the cosmetic and functional outcomes. VSP also enables Dr. Quimby to plan complex tissue transfers needed for reconstructive surgery after cancer treatment. This ensures the reconstructed tissues integrate seamlessly, helping patients regain vital functions like speaking and swallowing.

Benefits of Custom Virtual Surgery Planning

Improved Accuracy

VSP enhances the accuracy of complex surgeries by allowing Dr. Quimby to carefully plan and simulate the procedure. This results in fewer surprises during surgery and a more predictable outcome, reducing the risk of complications.

Personalized Treatment

VSP is tailored to each patient’s unique anatomy. By virtually planning the surgery ahead of time, Dr. Quimby can customize the procedure to meet the patient's specific needs, improving both functional and aesthetic results.

Reduced Surgical Time

Because the surgery is meticulously planned in advance, the time spent in the operating room is significantly reduced. This also minimizes the risks associated with longer surgeries and anesthesia.

Enhanced Patient Experience

With VSP, patients can see a visual simulation of their surgery beforehand, giving them peace of mind and a better understanding of the expected outcomes.

Why Choose AQ Surgery?

At AQ Surgery, we prioritize precision, personalization, and patient satisfaction. Dr. Quimby uses VSP to offer a level of care unmatched in accuracy and customization. This advanced technology ensures each surgery is tailored to meet the patient's unique needs, minimizing the risk of complications and enhancing post-surgical outcomes.

Our approach integrates the latest advancements in medical technology, including 3D imaging, predictive modeling, and custom surgical tools designed specifically for each patient. This level of customization allows for better results and a faster, smoother recovery.

Dr. Quimby’s unique combination of expertise in oral and maxillofacial surgery, ENT, and reconstructive techniques allows her to provide a full spectrum of care, from diagnosis to surgery to post-operative care. By integrating multiple specialties, she ensures that every aspect of your care is managed effectively, all in one place.

What to Expect During the Process

The first step in the VSP process is a thorough consultation with Dr. Quimby, where she will review your medical history and imaging results. Using 3D imaging technology, she will create a virtual model of your anatomy, which will then be used to simulate the surgery. Dr. Quimby will walk you through each step of the planned procedure, answering any questions and ensuring you are fully informed and comfortable with the process. Once the surgery is planned, Dr. Quimby will use the virtual model to guide the actual procedure, ensuring precision at every step. After surgery, our team will provide comprehensive post-operative care, including monitoring your recovery and addressing any concerns.

Experience Expert Care Tailored for You

At AQ Surgery, we understand that our patients lead demanding lives and don’t have time to be sidelined by lengthy recoveries or multiple procedures. That’s why virtual surgery planning is integral to our concierge approach to care. By combining cutting-edge technology with personalized, streamlined treatment, we offer efficient, precise surgeries that minimize downtime and complications. When you choose AQ Surgery, you receive expert care tailored to your specific needs, allowing you to get back to your life faster, with results you can trust. Contact us today to schedule your consultation with Dr. Quimby and experience the difference our multidisciplinary surgical approach can make in your life.