2020


2020

Journal Papers

GraficalAbstract Rau Th. S., Zuniga M. G., Salcher R., Lenarz Th. (2020d): A simple tool to automate the insertion process in cochlear implant surgery. Int J CARS 5(11):1931-1939. [; doi; IF: 2.473].

  • Highlights
    • concept of a new simple tool for automated electrode insertion introduced
    • insertion tool facilitates automated forward motion by repurosing a disposable syringe as hydraulic actuator
    • electrode insertion at ultra-low velocity of 0.03 mm/s revealed smooth force profile
    • alignment of the tool along a patient-specific insertion trajectory without additional invasive procedure
    • device positioning with an appropriate insertion axis was deemed feasibale and easy to achieve

Conference Papers

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Posters & Abstracts

AAO-HNSF 2020 Virtual Annual Meeting & OTO Experience, September 13-16, Boston, MA, USA
Zuniga M. G., Hügl S., Lenarz Th., Rau S. Th. (2020c): Electrode Array Insertion Forces Using a Handheld Tool: Initial Performance Evaluations. Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery 163(1S):229. [ doi].
Zuniga M. G., Hügl S., Lenarz Th., Rau S. Th. (2020b): Hydraulic Insertion of a Cochlear Implant Electrode Array Into a Human Cadaver Cochlea. Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery 163(1S):233. [ doi].
CARS 2020 - 34th International Congress and Exhibition on Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery, June 23-27, Munich, Germany
Th. S. Rau, M. G. Zuniga, R. Salcher, Th. Lenarz (2020c): The Cochlea Hydro Drive. Description of a concept for hydraulically operated, automated insertion of electrodes in cochlear implant surgery.
91st Annual Meeting German Society of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, May 20-23, Berlin, Germany
Th. S. Rau, M. G. Zuniga, R. Salcher, Th. Lenarz (2020b): The Cochlea Hydro Drive. Laryngorhinootologie 2020; 99(S02):273. [ doi].
M. G. Zuniga, N. Suzaly, Th. Lenarz, Th. S. Rau (2020): On the stiffness properties of custom-made silicone dummies for the development of cochlear implant electrode arrays with a shape memory wire. Laryngorhinootologie 2020; 99(S02):283. [ doi].
CI 2020 - 16th International Conference on Cochlear Implants and Other Implantable Auditory Technology, March 18-21, Orlando, CA, US
Please note, CI2020 has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Rau Th. S., Hügl S., Spoida B., Scheper V., Ortmaier T., Schwieger J., Lenarz Th. (2020): A Prototype Setup for 4D Micro-Computed Tomography Imaging of the Intracochlear Movement of Cochlear Implant Electrode Carriers. Accepted as poster presentation.
Salcher R., Nullmeier M., Cramer J., Pawsey N., Lenarz Th., Rau Th. S. (2020): Measuring Contact Forces During Electrode Insertion. Accepted as poster presentation.

Patents

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