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A single-port operator-controlled flexible endoscope system for endoscopic skull base surgery.
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- Flexible transoral robotic surgery: the Italian experience.Acta otorhinolaryngologica Italica : organo ufficiale della Societa italiana di otorinolaringologia e chirurgia cervico-facciale · 2021Article
- [Robotic Surgery - Who is The Boss?]Laryngo- rhino- otologie · 2018Review
- An Innovate Robotic Endoscope Guidance System for Transnasal Sinus and Skull Base Surgery: Proof of Concept.Journal of neurological surgery. Part B, Skull base · 2017Article
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Abstract
objectiveIn a human cadaver study, a single-port operator-controlled flexible endoscope (Flex® System), facilitated with a high-definition camera and two accessory channels was tested for skull base surgery.
designSkull base surgery was performed on human cadavers (n=4) using the Flex® System. A modified surgical midfacial approach, performed by rigid standard tools, was used for access to the sinus system, the skull base, and the middle cranial fossa.
resultsEndoscopic skull base visualization with the Flex® System is feasible. Surgical procedures performed included extended sinus surgery, anterior skull base approach, and visualization of the brain stem in the posterior cranial fossa. Important landmarks of the anterior skull base were visualized and manipulated by flexible compatible tools.
conclusionThe Flex® System allows for manipulation of the anterior skull base and visualization of the posterior cranial fossa in a preclinical setting. Further studies as well as development of supplemental tools are in progress.
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