A new milestone in otological surgery has been reached at the Federico II University Hospital in Napoli, where a sixty-year-old man regained his hearing thanks to a robotic cochlear implant. The patient, suffering from Ménière's disease, will now be able to hear his family's voices, the sound of the sea during walks, and resume his daily activities.
The procedure was performed at the Level III Regional Reference Center for Cochlear Implantology, directed by Professor Anna Rita Fetoni. Thanks to the "Otodrive & Otoarm" technology, the electrode was inserted into the cochlea with pinpoint precision and minimal trauma to the delicate structures of the inner ear. This minimally invasive approach not only allows for a safer immediate recovery but also the possibility of benefiting from advanced treatments for restoring natural hearing in the future.
This robotic innovation consolidates Federico II's position among Italy's pioneering cochlear surgery centers and paves the way for new personalized protocols for patients with profound hearing loss. "Our approach combines cutting-edge technologies and personalized medicine, offering solutions tailored to each patient's needs," emphasizes General Manager Elvira Bianco.
The Center will monitor the patient with periodic checkups and support through the Remote Check telemedicine system, which allows for device adjustments and continuous remote monitoring, ensuring flexibility and quality care. This procedure represents a decisive step toward a future where robotics can make hearing loss an increasingly treatable and recoverable condition.
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