Marco Matulic
University of Bern, University of Antwerp, Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Papers
8
Total Citations
237
H-Index
6
About
Marco Matulic is a pioneering figure in otological surgery, whose work centers on the convergence of robotics, image guidance, and microsurgery for the inner ear. His major contributions lie in the development and clinical validation of the HEARO® robotic system, a next-generation platform designed for autonomous, minimally invasive cochlear implantation. Matulic’s research has demonstrated that surgical robots can operate beyond the limits of human perception and dexterity, enabling keyhole access to the cochlea with sub-millimeter precision. His most cited work, "Instrument flight to the inner ear" (107 citations), established the foundational rationale for robotic microsurgery, while his landmark "First Study in Men" (52 citations) provided the first clinical evidence of the HEARO system’s safety and efficacy. He has also made critical contributions to patient safety, including the prospective validation of facial nerve monitoring during robotic drilling (14 citations) and the characterization of genetic variants like POU3F4 that inform surgical planning. With over 230 cumulative citations, Matulic’s work is not only advancing the technical frontier of otology but also translating robotic innovation into tangible clinical outcomes for patients with severe hearing loss.
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Top Papers
- 1Instrument flight to the inner ear107 citations · 2017
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- 8Next-generation Robotics in Otology: The HEARO Procedure2 citations · 2024