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The present narrative review explores the current role and emerging frontiers of RAS in anterior and lateral skull-base surgeries within otolaryngology and neurosurgery.<\/jats:p>\n                  <jats:p>We conducted a comprehensive narrative review of studies published throughout the past 2 decades on the PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science databases using keywords such as robotic skull-base surgery, transoral robotic surgery, and robotics in otolaryngology. We included studies detailing robotic interventions in anterior and lateral skull-base pathology.<\/jats:p>\n                  <jats:p>Robotic platforms\u2014such as the da Vinci and KUKA systems\u2014have demonstrated efficacy in pituitary-adenoma resection, sinonasal-tumor management, cochlear implantation, and mastoid drilling. The benefits reported include improved access, reduced instrument collision, tremor filtration, and enhanced surgical ergonomics. Institutional data and case studies indicate outcomes comparable or superior to those of the traditional approaches in select cases. Nonetheless, challenges remain, including high costs, limited training availability, and technical complexity.<\/jats:p>\n                  <jats:p>Robotic-assisted surgery has demonstrated clinical value in skull-base surgery, and it has the potential of improving outcomes while minimizing surgeon fatigue. Broader adoption will depend on cost reduction, widespread training, and technological advancements. Emerging innovations\u2014including the integration of artificial intelligence, image-guided navigation, and instrument miniaturization\u2014may further expand its usefulness in complex skull-base interventions.<\/jats:p>","DOI":"10.1055\/s-0046-1818631","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2026,4,30]],"date-time":"2026-04-30T22:49:42Z","timestamp":1777589382000},"page":"001-007","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":0,"title":["Robotic-Assisted Surgery in Skull-Base Procedures: Advances, Applications, and Emerging Innovations"],"prefix":"10.1055","volume":"30","author":[{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0002-6358-6753","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Morad","family":"Faoury","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Otorhinolaryngology \u2013 Head and Neck Surgery, St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, United 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