An image-guided robot system for direct cochlear access
Publisher DOI
PubMed ID
24869430
Abstract
The aim of direct cochlear access (DCA) is to replace the standard mastoidectomy with a small diameter tunnel from the lateral bone surface to the cochlea for electrode array insertion. In contrast to previous attempts, the approach described in this work not only achieves an unprecedented high accuracy, but also contains several safety sub-systems. This paper provides a brief description of the system components, and summarizes accuracy results using the system in a cadaver model over the past two years.
Date Issued
2014-05
Publication Type
Article
Subjects
Robot
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minimally invasive
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direct cochlear access
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image guidance
Language(s)
en
Author(s)
Journal
Cochlear implants international : an interdisciplinary journal
Publisher
Maney
ISSN
1467-0100
Access(Rights)
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