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Robotic Insertion of Cochlear Implants and Vestibular Function in Children.

Enrica Fabiano1, Baptiste Grenier1, Marine Parodi1

  • 1Department of Pediatric Otolaryngology, AP-HP, Hôpital Necker-Enfants Malades, Paris, France.

Otology & Neurotology : Official Publication of the American Otological Society, American Neurotology Society [And] European Academy of Otology and Neurotology
|July 13, 2026
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Robotic-assisted cochlear implantation in children significantly preserves saccular function compared to manual methods. This advanced technique may reduce trauma to the vestibule, enhancing outcomes for pediatric patients.

Area of Science:

  • Otorhinolaryngology
  • Neurosurgery
  • Biomedical Engineering

Background:

  • Cochlear implantation (CI) is a vital treatment for pediatric hearing loss.
  • Vestibular function preservation is crucial for balance and overall well-being post-CI.
  • Evaluating novel surgical techniques like robotic-assisted insertion is essential for optimizing CI outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of robotic-assisted electrode array insertion on vestibular function in pediatric CI patients.
  • To compare vestibular outcomes between robotic-assisted and traditional manual CI surgery.
  • To assess the preservation of saccular and canal function using objective vestibular tests.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective study comparing 42 pediatric ears with robotic-assisted CI and 38 with manual CI.
Keywords:
ChildrenCochlear implantRobotolVestibular functioncVEMP

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  • Vestibular function assessed pre- and post-operatively using cervical vestibular evoked myogenic potentials (cVEMP) and video head impulse test (vHIT).
  • Statistical analysis included Fisher exact test and Wilcoxon rank-sum test to compare outcomes.

    • Main Results:

    • Robotic-assisted CI showed significantly higher saccular function preservation (100% vs. 85%, P=0.02).
    • No significant differences were observed in canal function preservation between robotic and manual groups via vHIT (92% vs. 100%).
    • Per-canal vHIT gain analysis revealed no significant changes in any semicircular canal.

    Conclusions:

    • Robotic-assisted electrode array insertion demonstrates superior preservation of saccular function post-pediatric CI compared to manual techniques.
    • The findings suggest that robotic insertion may be less traumatic to the vestibule, aiding in saccular function preservation.
    • This technique holds promise for improving vestibular outcomes in pediatric cochlear implantation.