P. Federspil

Klinik und Poliklinik für Hals-, Nasen-, Ohrenheilkunde, Nike (United States)

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P. Federspil is a pioneering researcher in the field of robotic-assisted surgery, with a particular focus on otolaryngology and lateral skull base procedures. His work bridges the critical gap between surgical precision and robotic navigation, addressing the challenges of implant bed preparation in anatomically complex regions. Federspil's most influential study, "Kraftbasierte lokale Navigation zur robotergestützten Implantatbettanlage in der lateralen Schädelbasis" (2002), with 22 citations, introduced a force-based local navigation system that enables robots to perform delicate bone milling with enhanced safety and accuracy. This experimental work laid foundational principles for haptic feedback in surgical robotics, demonstrating how real-time force sensing can prevent damage to critical structures like the facial nerve and inner ear. His earlier review "Robotik" (2001, 15 citations) provided one of the first comprehensive overviews of robotic applications in head and neck surgery, helping to define the emerging field. Federspil's contributions are particularly notable for their translational impact, directly influencing the development of modern image-guided robotic systems used in cochlear implant surgery and other lateral skull base interventions. His research remains essential reading for engineers and surgeons developing next-generation robotic tools for minimally invasive otologic procedures.