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Total Citations
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About
Marlan R. Hansen is a leading otologist and neurotologist whose research sits at the cutting edge of cochlear implant surgery, hearing preservation, and surgical robotics. His work has fundamentally advanced the field by demonstrating that robotics-assisted electrode array insertion can meaningfully reduce intracochlear trauma and insertion forces compared with manual techniques — findings that carry significant implications for patient outcomes. His landmark 2020 study (89 citations) established the biomechanical rationale for robotic assistance, while his 2022 first-in-human clinical trial (31 citations) translated that science into clinical reality, marking a milestone in surgical innovation. Hansen has also pioneered the integration of intraoperative electrocochleography with robotic insertion systems, enabling real-time feedback to guide and safeguard residual hearing during surgery. His 2021 review on hearing preservation cochlear implantation (69 citations) reflects his broader commitment to electroacoustic stimulation as a transformative therapeutic option. As a contributor to comprehensive otolaryngology reference literature and a principal investigator in prospective clinical trials, Hansen has shaped both the educational and technological trajectory of his specialty, earning him substantial recognition across the cochlear implant research community.
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- 2Advances in hearing preservation in cochlear implant surgery69 citations · 2021
- 3Otology and Neurotology37 citations · 2013
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- 10Robotics-Assisted Cochlear Implant Insertion4 citations · 2024