Masoud Zoka Assadi
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8
Total Citations
113
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About
Masoud Zoka Assadi is a pioneering researcher in otologic surgery, specializing in the intersection of robotics and cochlear implantation. His work focuses on developing and refining minimally invasive techniques to improve surgical precision and hearing preservation for patients with severe-to-profound hearing loss. Assadi’s major contributions include the design and validation of a smart micro-drill for cochleostomy formation, which minimizes intracochlear trauma compared to manual drilling—a critical factor in preserving residual hearing. His comparative studies on robotic versus manual electrode insertion have demonstrated enhanced precision, with key papers accumulating over 100 citations collectively. Notably, his research on the HEARO procedure, a next-generation robotic system for keyhole access to the inner ear, represents a significant leap forward, reducing the need for traditional mastoidectomy. Assadi also identified a new pathogenic variant in POU3F4 linked to incomplete partition type III cochlear malformation, paving the way for innovative surgical approaches. His work, spanning from foundational biomechanical analyses to clinical trials, has established him as a leader in advancing robotic otology, with direct implications for safer, more effective cochlear implant surgeries.
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- 4Robustness analysis of a smart surgical drill for cochleostomy17 citations · 2012
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- 8Next-generation Robotics in Otology: The HEARO Procedure2 citations · 2024