Thomas Baad‐Hansen

Papers

Total Citations

H-Index

About

Thomas Baad-Hansen is a pioneering researcher in oral and maxillofacial surgery, with a primary focus on advancing surgical precision through robotic and laser technologies. His major contributions center on the development and validation of the cold ablation robot-guided laser osteotome (CARLO) for orthognathic procedures, particularly in enhancing the accuracy of interdental osteotomies. In his landmark 2025 cadaveric study, Baad-Hansen demonstrated that robotic-controlled laser osteotomy significantly outperforms traditional manual techniques, achieving superior precision in bone cutting during virtual surgical planning and execution. This work, already garnering 3 citations shortly after publication, represents a critical step toward minimizing surgical errors and improving patient outcomes in complex facial reconstructive surgery. By integrating cutting-edge robotics with cold laser ablation, Baad-Hansen is at the forefront of a paradigm shift in orthognathic surgery, offering a minimally invasive alternative that reduces thermal damage and enhances reproducibility. His research not only bridges the gap between virtual planning and intraoperative reality but also sets a new standard for accuracy in maxillofacial interventions, making him a key figure in the evolution of surgical robotics.