Application of a new computer‐assisted robotic visualization system in cochlear implantation—Proof of concept
Autor: | R Riepl, Jens Greve, Thomas K. Hoffmann, Patrick J. Schuler, E Goldberg-Bockhorn, F Böhm, LR Schild |
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Rok vydání: | 2021 |
Předmět: |
medicine.medical_specialty
Computer science medicine.medical_treatment Biophysics Mastoid Bones 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine Robotic Surgical Procedures Cochlear implant medicine Humans Medical physics 030223 otorhinolaryngology Cochlear implantation Computer-assisted surgery medicine.diagnostic_test Computers business.industry Usability Cochlear Implantation Computer Science Applications Visualization Endoscopy Cochlear Implants Surgery Computer-Assisted Proof of concept 030220 oncology & carcinogenesis Surgery business |
Zdroj: | The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery. 17 |
ISSN: | 1478-596X 1478-5951 |
Popis: | BACKGROUND Over the last decades conventional cochlear implant (CI) surgery has remained essentially unchanged. Nevertheless, alternative implantation techniques to further improve patient outcomes such as endaural implantation or robot-assisted surgery have been proposed in recent years. However, none of these have gained acceptance in clinical routine, thus confirming a demand for new developments. METHODS Cochlear implant surgery was performed in two mastoid bones obtained from body donors using a novel hands-free exoscope. Advantages and disadvantages of the system were evaluated. RESULTS In all cases, implantation of the electrode was feasible. The system allowed for hands-free movement and adjustment of the exoscope by the head-mounted display. Network connectivity of the system leaves room for improvement. CONCLUSION The RoboticScope is an innovative tool and can be used supportively in conventional CI surgery in the experimental setting. Although operating the device requires a certain learning curve, the usability is intuitive for every ear surgeon. |
Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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