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Dominik Riss is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of otolaryngology and surgical robotics, whose work is reshaping cochlear implantation. His primary research areas focus on the clinical translation and patient acceptance of robotic-assisted ear surgery, with a specific emphasis on minimally invasive cochlear implant procedures. Riss’s major contributions include the first imaging-based evaluations of robotic cochlear implant surgery feasibility in routine clinical settings, demonstrating that robotic approaches can be safely integrated into standard practice. His landmark 2021 study (24 citations) provided critical evidence that robotic cochlear implantation is not only technically viable but also reproducible in clinical workflows. Riss has also broken new ground by investigating patient perspectives on task-autonomous robotic surgery—a rare and essential human-factors contribution to the field. His 2020 exploratory study (6 citations) was among the first to quantify patient acceptance of autonomous robotic cochlear implantation, revealing that patients are generally receptive to this technology. Additionally, his 2022 technical note (5 citations) demonstrated the successful application of robot-assisted cochlear implantation in a challenging case of partial ossification of the basal cochlear turn, showcasing the technology’s potential to expand surgical candidacy. Through these works, Riss is helping to bridge the gap between robotic innovation and real-world clinical adoption in otologic surgery.