Mechatronic Feasibility of Minimally Invasive, Atraumatic Cochleostomy

Robotic assistance in the context of lateral skull base surgery, particularly during cochlear implantation procedures, has been the subject of considerable research over the last decade. The use of robotics during these procedures has the potential to provide significant benefits to the patient by r...

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Main Authors: Tom Williamson, Xinli Du, Brett Bell, Chris Coulson, Marco Caversaccio, David Proops, Peter Brett, Stefan Weber
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2014-01-01
Series:BioMed Research International
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/181624