In a groundbreaking medical achievement, Paras Health Srinagar has successfully performed an advanced 3D rapid prototyping-based free flap reconstruction on a 30-year-old man diagnosed with residual sarcoma of the upper jaw.
This cutting-edge procedure, rarely performed in India, involved precise preoperative planning and anatomical modelling, significantly improving surgical accuracy and reducing operative time.
The patient had previously undergone treatment for sarcoma, but remnants of the disease necessitated a complex surgical intervention. A multidisciplinary team, including oncologists, reconstructive surgeons, radiologists, and pathologists at Paras Health Srinagar, meticulously planned the procedure using 3D printing technology to ensure precise reconstruction of the affected area.
The surgical team, led by Dr Azhar Jan Battoo, Associate Director of Surgical Oncology, alongside Dr Abid Saleem, Senior Oncoplastic Surgeon, and Dr Waseem Bhat, Onco-Prosthodontist, utilised high-resolution CT and MRI scans to generate a detailed 3D model of the patient’s jaw. This model guided the precise shaping of a fibula-free flap—bone harvested from the patient’s leg—to recreate the jaw structure. Using advanced microsurgical techniques, the reconstructed jaw was successfully connected to the patient’s blood supply, ensuring viability.
