A surgical robot is not inherently more precise than a surgeon—rather, it extends and refines what experienced hands can achieve. Last week, a LinkedIn debate asked whether robots are superior in dexterity and precision, but with wrong premises the discussion evolved around patient safety. The viral video at its center features a surgical robot openingContinue reading “Is a surgical robot more precise than a surgeon?”
Author Archives: Jose Granell
The Future of Thyroid Surgery Comes to Singapore
From 9–12 April 2026, Singapore will host the 6th Asia-Pacific Thyroid Surgery Congress (APTS), held together with the 8th Congress of the Society of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery of Singapore (SOHNSS). This unique event will bring together doctors, scientists, and healthcare professionals from around the world, all focused on one mission: improving the careContinue reading “The Future of Thyroid Surgery Comes to Singapore”
Simulation in Complex Scenarios: Beyond the Operating Room
On headneckroboticsurgery.com we have previously explored the role of surgical simulation in virtual environments, and how it is already changing surgical training. Robotic surgery simulators allow surgeons to practice technical skills in a safe, controlled setting, gaining fluency with robotic systems before moving into the operating theatre. They are, in many ways, the digital counterpartContinue reading “Simulation in Complex Scenarios: Beyond the Operating Room”
Nuevas terapias para la Rinosinusitis Crónica con Pólipos Nasales
Publicado 27/08/2025 Actualizado 30/03/2026 ¿Sufres de congestión nasal crónica, pérdida de olfato o presión facial persistente? ¿Tienes una Rinosinutis Crónica con Pólipos Nasales? ¿Has pasado por tratamientos médicos e incluso cirugía sin resultados duraderos? Puedes ser candidat@ a inmunoterapia con fármacos biológicos. En el Servicio de Otorrinolaringología del Hospital HLA Universitario Moncloa podemos ofrecerte estaContinue reading “Nuevas terapias para la Rinosinusitis Crónica con Pólipos Nasales”
Intuitive introduces SimNow 2, the next generation of simulation technology
Intuitive has announced the introduction of the next generation of simulation technology, SimNow2, available on da Vinci 5, X, and Xi systems in select markets with the 2.0 software release, and on da Vinci SP systems in 2025 with the 2.1 software release. J Granell. August 24, 2025 Learn more about Simulation for Robotic SurgeryContinue reading “Intuitive introduces SimNow 2, the next generation of simulation technology”
A Different Kind of Robotics in the Head and Neck
A software development company (bawano tech) has just shared an AI-generated video asking: Would you trust a robot with your haircut? At first glance, it feels playful — a barber arm trimming hair with mechanical precision. But the question is deeper than it seems. If we are moving towards autonomous robotic surgery in the headContinue reading “A Different Kind of Robotics in the Head and Neck”
What´s wrong with this image? About AI and Academia.
We are preparing to publish a new Manual of Otorhinolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery (currently in print—coming soon). Our graphic designer recently suggested a cover featuring the image above. Can you spot what’s wrong with it? Unless you have a standard knowledge of neck anatomy, you might not notice—yet there are clear inaccuracies, suchContinue reading “What´s wrong with this image? About AI and Academia.”
Expert Advice in Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery — Now Available Worldwide
If you or someone you care about has been diagnosed with a condition affecting the ear, nose, throat, or head and neck region, it can be difficult to know where to turn for clear, reliable advice. You may have questions such as: Now, you can get answers directly from a specialist — no matter whereContinue reading “Expert Advice in Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery — Now Available Worldwide”
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J Granell. July 30, 2025
Buscar la excelencia para cuidar mejor: compromiso con la calidad en el manejo del cáncer de cabeza y cuello
En el Día Mundial del Cáncer de Cabeza y Cuello queremos subrayar lo más importante: el paciente está en el centro de todas nuestras decisiones. En HLA Moncloa trabajamos con un objetivo claro: ofrecer la máxima calidad para obtener los mejores resultados, tanto en términos oncológicos como funcionales. Esto no es solo un compromiso ético;Continue reading “Buscar la excelencia para cuidar mejor: compromiso con la calidad en el manejo del cáncer de cabeza y cuello”