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1Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital,University of Bern, 2Hearing Research Laboratory, ARTORG Center for Biomedical Engineering Research,University of Bern, 3Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology,Inselspital, Bern University Hospital
Chapters
- 00:05Introduction
- 00:36Patient Candidacy Screening and Fiducial Screw Insertion
- 01:55Preoperative Planning and Patient Preparation
- 04:13Middle Ear Access: Phase 1
- 04:48Middle Ear Access: Phase 2
- 05:43Inner Ear Access
- 06:12Implant Management and Electrode Insertion
- 06:55Results: Robotic Cochlear Implantation in a Patient with Far Advanced Otosclerosis
- 07:35Conclusion
Robotic cochlear implantation is a procedure for minimally invasive inner ear access. Compared to conventional surgery, robotic cochlear implantation involves additional steps that need to be carried out in the operating room. In this article we give a description of the procedure and highlight the important aspects of robotic cochlear implantation.
