An unprecedented surgical procedure was performed at Monaldi Hospital in Naples, combining technological innovation and excellent medical expertise. For the first time ever, a team of experts simultaneously removed a laryngeal tumor using a CO2 laser and implanted a cochlear implant, leveraging advanced robotic arm technology.
The operation, conducted at the Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery Complex Unit, involved a 67-year-old patient. The delicate oncological procedure was performed by doctors Joseph Tortoriello, Luigi D'Avino e Vincent of the PerutaThanks to the CO2 laser and a latest-generation 4K endoscopic system, it was possible to remove the tumor with extreme precision, safeguarding the vital functions of the involved area.
In parallel, the cochlear implant was performed by doctors Joseph Barba, Rosa Grassia and Alessia Russo, in collaboration with the anesthetist Nunzia Minale and the nursing team composed of Salvatore Guazzo, Tiziana De Francesco and Costanza BorrelliThis surgery allowed the patient to regain her hearing, which had been severely impaired for some time.
The robotic arm played a key role in the operation, ensuring extreme accuracy in navigating the complex anatomical structures of the larynx and ear.
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The patient, visibly moved, commented with gratitude: "It's incredible to know I've overcome two challenges in a single procedure. I can't wait to return to my daily life, with my voice and hearing restored."
The General Manager of the Colli Hospital Trust, a lawyer Anna Iervolino, stressed the importance of this success: "The Monaldi It confirms its position as a national center of excellence, capable of innovating and offering cutting-edge solutions for complex pathologies."
New perspectives for ENT surgery
This intervention opens new perspectives for ENT surgery, demonstrating how the synergy between medicine and technology can revolutionize the treatment of multiple pathologies, restoring patients not only to health, but also to a superior quality of life.
Comments (1)
The procedure performed at Monaldi Hospital seems really innovative and interesting. The combination of laser and robotics is something that is not seen often. I hope that more people can benefit from this technology in the future, it would be nice.