Hospital del Mar has taken a significant step in the evolution of reconstructive surgery by incorporating cutting-edge techniques in mandibular reconstruction, both anatomically and functionally. This innovation allows patients to undergo highly complex surgical interventions more effectively and with noticeably faster recovery. This advance is especially crucial for patients suffering from benign tumors in the jaw, as the new methodology combines reconstruction with implant placement in a single surgical procedure.
The specialties of Maxillofacial Surgery and Plastic Surgery at the hospital have worked together to optimize these procedures. Thanks to this collaborative approach, complications resulting from multiple operations have been reduced, minimizing recovery time and the subsequent need for dental rehabilitation.
One key to this advancement is the implementation of 3D surgical planning. This technique allows surgeons to analyze the complexity of each case with greater precision, facilitating the design of the mandibular bone segments that need to be removed and those that will be added during reconstruction. Likewise, the most appropriate selection of prostheses, plates, and screws to be used during the intervention is determined.
Dr. Carlos Espinosa, from the Maxillofacial Surgery Department, emphasizes that “the type of reconstruction will depend on the complexity of the intervention, but in some cases we can achieve that the patient leaves the operating room with the entire reconstruction, both anatomical and functional, completed.” This statement highlights the hospital’s ability to face surgical challenges that previously required more prolonged and risky procedures.
On the other hand, Dr. Carmen Vega, head of the Plastic Surgery section, explains that one of the methods used involves the application of a fibular flap, which includes bone and skin. This resource allows for the necessary anatomical restoration. After this phase, the focus shifts to the implantation of the prosthesis, essential for the insertion of the compromised teeth. The collaboration and extensive planning between both teams ensure that the results for patients are, in many cases, highly satisfactory.
With these advances, Hospital del Mar reinforces its commitment to the health and well-being of its patients, offering innovative solutions that transform lives.
Referrer: MiMub in Spanish
