Publications by authors named "V Couloigner"
Assisted surgery: Have we become slaves of our technology?
Eur Ann Otorhinolaryngol Head Neck Dis
October 2023
Article Synopsis
- The article outlines the development and growth of the Multidisciplinary Paediatric Robotic Program at Hôpital Necker-Enfants Malades in Paris, emphasizing the importance of a safe environment for patients and staff throughout all surgical phases.
- It highlights how robotic surgery enhances the precision of operations on tumours, with careful consideration of tumour characteristics and surgical experience to determine feasibility.
- The program aims for excellent cancer outcomes using minimally invasive techniques, focusing on selected paediatric tumours such as endocrine, neuroblastic, and renal cancers, while anticipating the future integration of robotic and image-guided surgery.
Objective: The objective was to assess Potsic, EAONO/JOS, STAMCO, and ChOLE cholesteatoma staging systems in a large homogenous pediatric cohort with long-term follow-up and propose an evidence-based improved version.
Study Design: Cohort study.
Setting: Retrospective study in a tertiary referral center.
Background: Infants with Down syndrome (DS) are at high risk of obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) which is associated with neurocognitive dysfunction and behaviour problems. The aim of our study was to evaluate the effect of early OSA treatment in infants with DS on neurocognitive development and behaviour.
Methods: In this prospective, interventional, non-randomised study, 40 infants with DS underwent polysomnography (PSG) every 6 months in room air between 6 and 36 months of age () and were compared to a control group of 40 infants with DS receiving standard of care and a single, systematic PSG in room air at 36 months of age ().
Objective: To study the efficiency of lingual tonsillectomy (LT) as part of multilevel surgery in children with complex obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). To evaluate the safety and the outcomes of LT.
Study Design: Retrospective case series.