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The future of otology

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 August 2019

R K Jackler  and
T A Jan
R K Jackler*
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, Stanford Ear Institute, Stanford University School of Medicine, California, USA
T A Jan
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, Stanford Ear Institute, Stanford University School of Medicine, California, USA
*
Author for correspondence: Prof Robert K Jackler, Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, Stanford Ear Institute, Stanford University School of Medicine, 801 Welch Road, Stanford, CA 94305, USA E-mail: jackler@stanford.edu Fax: +1 650 725 8502
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Abstract

Background

The field of otology is increasingly at the forefront of innovation in science and medicine. The inner ear, one of the most challenging systems to study, has been rendered much more open to inquiry by recent developments in research methodology. Promising advances of potential clinical impact have occurred in recent years in biological fields such as auditory genetics, ototoxic chemoprevention and organ of Corti regeneration. The interface of the ear with digital technology to remediate hearing loss, or as a consumer device within an intelligent ecosystem of connected devices, is receiving enormous creative energy. Automation and artificial intelligence can enhance otological medical and surgical practice. Otology is poised to enter a new renaissance period, in which many previously untreatable ear diseases will yield to newly introduced therapies.

Objective

This paper speculates on the direction otology will take in the coming decades.

Conclusion

Making predictions about the future of otology is a risky endeavour. If the predictions are found wanting, it will likely be because of unforeseen revolutionary methods.

Keywords

FutureOtologyArtificial IntelligenceRoboticsRegenerationHearing technology

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The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 133 , Issue 9 , September 2019 , pp. 747 - 758
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Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited, 2019 

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Footnotes

Prof R K Jackler takes responsibility for the integrity of the content of the paper

R K Jackler was The Journal of Laryngology & Otology 2019 Visiting Professor.

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