Hologram-Based Craniectomy for Resection of an Extensive En Plaque Meningioma Compared to 3D-Printed Resection Template.

This article discusses the use of hologram-based craniectomy for the resection of an extensive en plaque meningioma compared to 3D-printed resection templates. The traditional method of cranial vault reconstruction after bone removal during skull base approaches is often suboptimal and costly. Patient-specific skull implants offer a solution, but precise preoperative determination of craniotomy dimensions and removed bone is necessary. The article presents a case study where hologram-based mixed reality resection was compared to template-guided resection, and the hologram was found to be accurate in patient positioning, incision planning, and craniectomy. The use of holograms can offer clearer positioning guidance compared to challenging-to-position templates and can assist in surgical planning, patient education, and more. [Extracted from the article]