Safe and accurate temporal bone surgery

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  • Komune Noritaka
    Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Kyushu University Hospital

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Other Title
  • 安全で正確な側頭骨外科手術の確立に向けて
  • アンゼン デ セイカク ナ ソクトウコツ ゲカ シュジュツ ノ カクリツ ニ ムケテ
Published
2025
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  • 10.11289/otoljpn.35.15
Publisher
Japan Otological Society

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<p>The temporal bone, a key area of focus for otologists, is among the most complex structures in the human body. To deliver optimal medical care for the temporal bone, we identified three critical pillars; (1) insights from microsurgical anatomy to facilitate complex and delicate surgeries, (2) expertise in advanced medical engineering to enhance surgical safety, and (3) knowledge from molecular biology and clinical statistics to evaluate malignancy, predict prognosis, and develop precise treatment strategies. Each of these elements is indispensable to ensure the highest standard of care.</p><p>Presently, our efforts have focused on establishing precise and safe temporal bone surgery. This was accomplished through a multifaceted research approach, with microsurgical anatomy serving as the foundation, complemented by molecular biological methodologies. The ability to perform precise and safe temporal bone surgery is the otologists’ core responsibility and greatest strengths.</p><p>Recently, opportunities for on-the-job training have decreased because of reduced otologic surgery cases and the implementation of work-style reforms. Conversely, the advent of digital transformation technologies, including virtual reality, and the incorporation of artificial intelligence have expanded opportunities for off-the-job training. These technological advancements have made it significantly easier to acquire a three-dimensional understanding of microsurgical anatomy.</p><p>We aspire to further advance the clinical and research foundations established and work toward the establishment of accurate and safe temporal bone surgery.</p>

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  • Otology Japan

    Otology Japan 35 (1), 15-20, 2025

    Japan Otological Society

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