Randal Leung

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

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Randal Leung is a pioneering researcher in otologic surgery and computer-assisted surgical navigation, with a focused expertise in the complex anatomy of the temporal bone and petrous apex. His most cited work, "Radiographic Anatomy of the Infracochlear Approach to the Petrous Apex for Computer-Assisted Surgery" (2010, 18 citations), represents a landmark contribution to the field. In this study, Leung systematically defined the surgical anatomy and critical dimensions of the infracochlear corridor using high-resolution computed tomography, providing the first comprehensive radiographic atlas for this challenging approach. His innovative use of digitized cadaveric temporal bone images and the Ohio Supercomputer for computer simulation of infracochlear access established a new paradigm for preoperative planning in skull base surgery. This work directly impacts surgeons performing approaches to the petrous apex, offering precise anatomical parameters that reduce surgical risk. Leung's integration of advanced computational modeling with traditional anatomical study exemplifies the future of precision otologic surgery, making his research essential reading for residents and fellows training in neurotology and skull base procedures.