Surgeons in Abu Dhabi have used 3D technology to successfully rebuild the jaw of a 16-year-old after removing a large destructive tumour from his face.
The surgeons recreated a 3D virtual model of the young boy's facial skeleton to be used as operative guide before, during and after surgery.
A mirrored image of the boy's jaw was created, which helped doctors transplant bone from his hip to his face through micro-surgery.
Dr John Devine, who led the team of maxillofacial cancer surgeons at Mafraq Hospital, said that the surgery of the boy named Mohammed Al Mazem went as planned.
He was only in the hospital for nine days and is now home, Devine said, according to 'Khaleej Times'.
The young boy's father said he was pleased with the success of the surgery.
"It was very successful and I am so happy that Mohammed is much better now. He is recuperating and talking," the father said.
