%0 Journal Article
%T Diving technique of cochlear implant electrode insertion for hearing preservation: how I do it.
%A Zhang Z
%A Si Y
%A Guo J
%J Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol
%V 0
%N 0
%D 2024 Jul 8
%M 38977480
%F 3.236
%R 10.1007/s00405-024-08800-z
%X <B>BACKGROUND: </B>Preservation of intracochlear structures and residual hearing has become a major concern in modern cochlear implant. Consequently, many efforts have been made to minimize intraoperative trauma, especially while cochlear fenestration and electrode insertion.<BR><B>METHODS: </B>Building on the core concept of "soft surgery", a modified approach, described as diving technique for cochlear implant electrode array insertion is proposed. Steps and technical points are presented with figures, video and review of relevant anatomy.<BR><B>CONCLUSIONS: </B>This novel diving technique is operationally feasible and safe, promising to minimize intraoperative invasion and thus preserve residual hearing in cochlear implant.