Surgical robotics, automation, instrument design and ergonomics for endoscopic sinus and skull base surgery.

2 tracked publications · last updated 2026-06-04

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Publications

  • Transparent augmented-reality head-mounted displays vs medical-grade monitor in laryngologic endoscopy: A comparative FM-100 color discrimination and Fitts’ law pointing study
    Dobosz P et al. — Comput Methods Programs Biomed (2026-05) · Original
    Ergonomics study finding augmented-reality head-mounted displays worsen color discrimination and task stability versus a surgical monitor despite postural benefits in endoscopy.
    PubMed · DOI · PMID 42235309

  • Ergonomics
    Formeister E et al. — Otolaryngol Clin North Am (2025-09) · Review
    Review of ergonomics in otologic/endoscopic surgery — context for robotic assistance and instrument redesign.
    PubMed · DOI · PMID 40976730

Devices / industry & non-PubMed sources

  • Handheld robot for endoscopic endonasal skull base surgery (IDEAL Stage 0 preclinical validation) — J Neurol Surg B / preprint (2025)
    Miniaturized articulated end-effector with ergonomic controller; updated preclinical validation showing improved maneuverability vs conventional instruments.
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