Endoscopic Approach for Mandibular Orthognathic Surgery

Vertical ramus osteotomy with Er:YAG laser: a feasibility study

“…Currently, VRO is being performed using endoscopic access 26,27 . A cutting tool, smaller than currently used saws, would be useful for this procedure.…”

Minimally Invasive Orthognathic Surgery

“…This would likely have a profound impact on morbidity, cost, availability, and patient acceptance of these procedures. 35…”

“…Tissue dissection and manipulation are minimized, resulting in less postoperative pain, edema, and overall morbidity when compared with that of open approaches. 2,35,36 With the use of DO, larger movements can be achieved with less disruption of soft tissues and neurovascular structures and with greater stability when compared with standard techniques. 29 In addition, hospital length-of-stay and the initial recovery period are shortened when these approaches are used.…”

Endoscopically assisted sagittal split osteotomy for mandibular lengthening: Technical note and initial experience

“…''Minimizing morbidity associated with (orthognathic) mandibular surgery continues to be a central issue in cranio-maxillo-facial surgery'' (Troulis et al, 2006). Over the years our research has led to the reduction of morbidity in mandibular lengthening procedures, the most commonly performed orthognathic procedure in our unit.…”