Feasibility of the set-up for the different approaches in robotic head and neck surgery with the Versius Surgical System.

The Versius Surgical System is a next generation soft-tissue robot with instrument and endoscope arms split into individual modules. Despite its similarities with previous systems, the basic changes in the design raise concerns relating to the feasibility of the set-up for the different approaches in robotic head and neck surgery procedures. We used a complete unit with a surgeon's console and four modules on a training mannequin to depict the different configurations in the operating room.

[Quality of life in patients implanted with the BAHA device depending on the aetiology].

Introduction And Objectives: Assess the improvement of quality of life in osseointegrated implanted patients, taking into account the indication as well as the use of the implant, and the presence of pre- and postoperative tinnitus.

Methods: Sixty-nine patients implanted between June 2004 and November 2010 were included. The average age of the patients was 40 years.

[Quality of life of patients with BAHA].

Objective: The aim of this study is to quantify changes in quality of life due to the use of BAHA.

Patients And Method: Twenty-eight patients were included. The instrument used to quantify the change in quality of life was the Glasgow Benefit Inventory and a questionnaire including 2 open questions, BAHA use, change in tinnitus, and postoperative pain.