L Holtmann

About

Dr. L Holtmann is a pioneering head and neck surgeon whose work centers on advancing robotic-assisted surgery, particularly for transoral and endoscopic procedures. Their major contributions lie in the clinical evaluation and implementation of novel robotic systems, most notably the Flex Robotic System. Holtmann’s landmark prospective study on the first 40 patients to undergo transoral robotic surgery (TORS) with this device, published in 2016 and cited 95 times, established its safety and efficacy, marking a significant step forward in minimally invasive head and neck surgery. They further demonstrated the system’s utility in supraglottic carcinoma resections, comparing it favorably to traditional laser microsurgery in a 2020 study (21 citations). Beyond TORS, Holtmann has innovatively applied robotics to other fields, such as endoscopic orbital decompression (2019, 17 citations), showcasing the versatility of these technologies. Their development and first use of a dedicated retractor for TORS (2015, 27 citations) highlight a practical, tool-focused approach to improving surgical access and outcomes. With a growing citation footprint, Holtmann’s work is shaping the future of robotic surgery in otolaryngology, directly impacting patient recovery and surgical precision.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   Flex Robotic System in transoral robotic surgery: The first 40 patients

   95 citations · 2016
2. 2
   First use of a new retractor in transoral robotic surgery (TORS)

   27 citations · 2015
3. 3
   The Flex robotic system compared to transoral laser microsurgery for the resection of supraglottic carcinomas: first results and preliminary oncologic outcomes

   21 citations · 2020
4. 4
   First Use of a New Robotic Endoscope Guiding System in Endoscopic Orbital Decompression

   17 citations · 2019
5. 5
   Robotics in laryngeal surgery

   3 citations · 2019

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