Objective: To describe a novel approach for the design and application of a rapid prototype navigational template for the open door laminoplasty.Methods: The patient was a 55-year-old male who was diagnosed with cervical stenosis.The open door laminoplasty was planned for the patient.The surgery simulation was conducted preoperatively and the navigational templates were designed based on the patients preoperative CT scan.The navigational templates were then produced in acrylate resin by stereolithography and sterilized before surgery.Results: During surgery, the navigational templates were pressed to the back of the laminae after the soft tissues attached to the lamina were removed.For each level, two screws were used to anchor the navigational template to the lamina trough the designed screw paths.The drill was used to mark the position of the trough through the designed cutting paths.