Robotic surgery in oral and maxillofacial surgery

Robot assisted surgeries are being used in the field of maxillofacial surgery since the beginning of twentieth century. It is frequently used in the head and neck region for the treatment of tumors and non- malignant diseases. The standard oral and maxillofacial surgical procedures require large incisions because of the anatomical complications. Because of the advances in the robot assisted surgeries in the field of maxillofacial surgery, it is possible to work in the minimal blood in the surgical field, lesser complications and minimal hospital stay and more aesthetic outcomes. Although with so many advantages, the use of robot for surgeries is still in experimental stages. We present a literature review highlighting the role of robotic surgery and its implications in oral and maxillofacial surgery.