Thomas Lenarz
Papers
9
Total Citations
259
H-Index
5
About
Professor Thomas Lenarz is a pioneering figure in otolaryngology and auditory rehabilitation, whose research has fundamentally reshaped cochlear implant surgery through the integration of robotics and minimally invasive techniques. His key contributions lie at the intersection of surgical automation, patient-specific precision, and atraumatic electrode insertion. Lenarz’s landmark work, including a highly cited 2009 study on robot-guided cochlear implant surgery (119 citations), demonstrated the feasibility of a minimally invasive approach, while his 2010 force-measurement study (85 citations) provided critical evidence that automated insertion tools can reduce intracochlear forces compared to human operators. He has advanced the field further with first-in-human trials of patient-specific positioning jigs, aiming to replace conventional approaches with safer, more reproducible methods. With over 250 cumulative citations across his most influential papers, Lenarz’s impact is evident in both clinical outcomes—noting that 80% of patients can now use the telephone—and in the development of workflow assessments that bridge preclinical research and surgical practice. His work not only enhances surgical precision but also improves quality of life for patients with severe hearing loss, making him a leading voice in the evolution of robotic-assisted skull base surgery.
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- 3Cochlea-Implantation: Konzept, Therapieergebnisse und Lebensqualität30 citations · 2022
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- 5Workflow assessment as a preclinical development tool5 citations · 2019
- 6Robot-Assisted Surgery at the Lateral Skull Base3 citations · 2007
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