Gary Dong

Mr. Gary Dong

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Academic Career Length

1Year (2026-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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23 February 2026 in Journal of Clinical Medicine
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CTCharlotte Thomas
Charlotte Thomas
GDGary Dong
Gary Dong
DSDorien I. Schonebaum
Dorien I. Schonebaum
SCSanjana Challa
Sanjana Challa
AAAlynah J Adams
Alynah J Adams
Samuel J. LinSamuel J. Lin
Samuel J. Lin
Background: In maxillofacial reconstruction, even small inaccuracies can compromise aesthetics, function, and safety. Surgeons currently rely on preoperative imaging; however, recent advances in intraoperative imaging now provide three-dimensional, real-time guidance, possibly enhancing surgical outcomes. This review evaluates the current application of intraoperative imaging in maxillary and mandibular surgery including its impact on accuracy, efficiency, and outcomes. Methods: Two separate systematic reviews (PROSPERO CRD420251125497, CRD420251124600), analyzing maxillary and mandibular repair were conducted through Cochrane, Medline, Embase, and Web of Science. Both reviews adhered to the PRISMA guidelines. Inclusion criteria encompassed intraoperative digital imaging or navigation in maxillary or mandibular surgery. Studies without human subjects, intraoperative imaging, or the surgery of interest were excluded. Bias was assessed with NIH Quality Assessment. Results: A combined total of 795 publications were screened, with 35 studies ultimately included in this review, encompassing 1643 patients. Techniques included intraoperative computed tomography (CT) (n = 12, 34.3%), stereotactic navigation (n = 16, 45.7%), augmented reality (n = 2, 5.7%), ultrasound, fluoroscopy, infrared stereoscopic and electromagnetic (n = 1, 2.9%, each). The most common indication for surgery was fracture repair. Reporting was heterogeneous, with variable metrics and reporting for accuracy, complications, and revisions. Overall, cone-beam CT (CBCT) and stereotactic navigation both demonstrated significant restoration of normal symmetry, and stereotactic navigation enabled accuracy of <2 mm. CBCT added the shortest amount of time intraoperatively, ranging from 1 to 20 min. Reporting on long-term outcomes was heterogeneous. Conclusions: A variety of intraoperative imaging and navigation techniques are being applied in maxillofacial surgery. However, inconsistent reporting metrics, small study size, and study feasibility-focused study design limit meaningful comparison across technologies. Rigorous prospective studies with standardized outcome measures are needed to further define their clinical value and guide adoption.

28 July 2026 in International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology
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OAOluwaseun D. Adebagbo
Oluwaseun D. Adebagbo
GDGary Dong
Gary Dong
RKRaghav Kumar
Raghav Kumar
JAJubril Adepoju
Jubril Adepoju
RBRamya Bharathi
Ramya Bharathi
AMAlexander P. Marston
Alexander P. Marston

10 August 2026 in Journal of Surgical Oncology
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GDGary Dong
Gary Dong
AHAlexandra Heisler
Alexandra Heisler
SNSaman Namazian
Saman Namazian
CWCarly Wareham
Carly Wareham
SPSarah Persing
Sarah Persing