Cutting Edge Technologies in Otology Field

Abstract

With the recent breakthrough of science and technology, revolutionary changes are taking place in the medical environment. There has been much progress in the field of otology. Recently, endoscopic ear surgery technique has expanded the application and scope of the technique [1,2]. The development of information technology (IT) also affects medical education systems. Surgical training and medical education adapt virtual reality simulation to increase education outcome over the traditional teaching methods [3]. Recently, hearing aids have adapted the emerging technology of “internet of things” to create an environment where the hearing loss patients can hear more [4]. In addition, artificial intelligence technology is gradually applied in the otology field. Machine learning, one of the artificial intelligence techniques, could help to explore the unknown areas of otology. The authors try to introduce the cutting-edge techniques used in the otology field and discuss about the future direction of medical science.