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Yann Nguyen1, Daniele Bernardeschi1, Olivier Sterkers1
1Sorbonne Université, Inserm, UMR-S 1159 "Minimally Invasive Robot-based Hearing Rehabilitation", 16 Rue Henri Huchard, 75018 Paris, France; Otolaryngology Department, Unit of Otology, Auditory Implants and Skull Base Surgery, AP-HP, GHU Pitié-Salpêtrière, 43 bd de l'hôpital, 75013 Paris, France.
Abstract:
Otosclerosis surgery is performed through a transcanal approach and requires long, thin instruments with submillimetric precision and precise amplitude of motion. The functional outcomes and complications of otosclerosis surgery depend on the experience of the surgeon. Thus, any technological assistance that can enhance the surgeon's dexterity and rapidly reduce the learning curve could yield an even safer surgical procedure. One of the options is to use robotic assistance to achieve this goal. An overview of different robots designed for otosclerosis surgery is presented focusing on the RobOtol system that we have designed as a multitask platform for ear surgery.
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