Technology in Head & Neck Surgery

Professor Abdul Ahmed BDS, MFDSRCS, MBChB, MRCS, DO-HNS, PGCert, FRCS (OMFS) is a Consultant in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and Head & Neck Surgery at London Northwest Healthcare University NHS Trust and Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust. With more than a decade of experience as a consultant in OMFS and head and neck surgery, he adopts an innovative approach to his practice, integrating the latest cutting-edge technologies.A prolific author, Professor Ahmed has written multiple textbooks on maxillofacial surgery, microvascular surgery, and head and neck cancer. His commitment to education extends to teaching engagements at various universities, where he leads courses in microvascular surgery, reconstructive surgery, and undergraduate/postgraduate training. Additionally, he is a national and international speaker, delivering lectures and conducting specialised courses worldwide.Professor Ahmed is also a contributor to the global oral cancer diploma, an interactive, self-directed online program designed to provide a standardised, evidence-based knowledge platform for multiple specialties involved in the treatment and management of oral cancer cases worldwide.Professor Ahmed also plays a key role in surgical education and governance. He serves as the Regional Specialty Advisor for the Royal College of Surgeons and as an Educational Supervisor for the London School of Surgery.He also serves as an ambassador for the mouth cancer foundation, which strives to save and improve the lives of patients, carers, and survivors of head and neck cancers

• 1. Artificial Intelligence in Head & Neck Surgery 2. The role of artificial intelligence to aid early detection of oral cancer 3. Introduction to Virtual and Augmented Reality in Surgery 4. Background in Principles and Approaches of VR in Surgical Teaching 5. Augmented Reality in Maxillofacial Surgery and Beyond 6. Robotic systems in head and neck surgery 7. Developments in Microvascular Surgery 8. Advances in Technology in the Management of Craniofacial Trauma 9. Patient Specific Implants and Navigation of the Orbital Complex Fracture 10. Technology in Orthognathic Surgery 11. Evolution of the Neck Dissection 12. The Evolution of Maxillofacial Prosthetics 13. Robotic Surgery for Head and Neck Diseases 14. Technology in TMJ Surgery 15. Virtual Surgical Planning in Head and Neck Surgery 16. Evolution of Cutting Instruments in Surgery