Surgical aspects of cochlear implantation in syndromic children.

Objective: The objective of this study was to report surgical results and outcomes of cochlear implantation in a large series of children with syndromes from one centre.

Patients And Methods: All syndromic children who underwent cochlear implantation at Great Ormond Street Hospital, from January 2000 to December 2010 were included in this study. The surgical technique was analysed and audiological outcomes were collected.

The use of robotics in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery: a systematic review.

Background: Robotic surgery has become increasingly used due to its enhancement of visualization, precision, and articulation. It eliminates many of the problems encountered with conventional minimally invasive techniques and has been shown to result in reduced blood loss and complications. The rise in endoscopic procedures in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery, and associated difficulties, suggests that robotic surgery may have a role to play.