Robotic Assisted Cochlear Implantation Feasibility Study

Robotic Assisted Cochlear Implantation Feasibility Study

A first in man clinical trial to asses the the use of am image guided robotic system to safely and effectively create a minimally invasive access tunnel to the middle ear cavity to allow access to the round window for cochlear implant electrode insertion.

A first in man feasibility study of an image guided robotic system for performing a key-hole approach to the middle ear cavity.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Geographically and physically able to attend scheduled evaluations and follow-up appointments
• Indicated for cochlear implantation
• Age 18 years or older
• Fluent in German or French
• Sufficient facial recess size ( > 2.5 mm between the facial nerve and chorda tympani)

Exclusion Criteria:

• Pregnancy
• Anatomical malformation of the middle or inner ear or unusual facial nerve course
• Lack of compliance with any inclusion criteria