Quantitative in-vitro assessment of a novel robot-assisted system for cochlear implant electrode insertion.

Journal: International journal of computer assisted radiology and surgery
PMID: 39352456

Abstract

PURPOSE: As an increasing number of cochlear implant candidates exhibit residual inner ear function, hearing preservation strategies during implant insertion are gaining importance. Manual implantation is known to induce traumatic force and pressure peaks. In this study, we use a validated in-vitro model to comprehensively evaluate a novel surgical tool that addresses these challenges through motorized movement of a forceps.

Authors

  • Philipp Aebischer
    Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern; Hearing Research Laboratory, ARTORG Center for Biomedical Engineering Research, University of Bern.
  • Lukas Anschuetz
    a Department of ENT, Head and Neck Surgery , Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern , Bern , Switzerland.
  • Marco Caversaccio
  • Georgios Mantokoudis
    a Department of ENT, Head and Neck Surgery , Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern , Bern , Switzerland.
  • Stefan Weder
    Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern; Hearing Research Laboratory, ARTORG Center for Biomedical Engineering Research, University of Bern.

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