F. Christopher Holsinger
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Stanford Medicine, Palo Alto University, Stanford University
Papers
76
Total Citations
4,231
H-Index
36
About
F. Christopher Holsinger stands as one of the most influential figures in minimally invasive head and neck surgery, with his pioneering work in transoral robotic surgery (TORS) fundamentally reshaping how surgeons approach oropharyngeal and thyroid cancers. His research portfolio spans robotic-assisted oncologic surgery, skull base approaches, and emerging technologies including soft robotics and intraoperative MRI guidance — reflecting a career defined by relentless surgical innovation. Holsinger's landmark multicenter TORS feasibility study (2012, 492 citations) established the safety and efficacy of robotic transoral resection across independent institutions, while his subsequent outcomes research demonstrated durable oncologic control in large patient cohorts (304 citations). His systematic review of functional outcomes (232 citations) proved equally vital, demonstrating that TORS preserves swallowing and speech — critical quality-of-life considerations for cancer survivors. His investigations into salvage surgery for recurrent oropharyngeal cancer (209 citations) addressed one of oncology's most challenging clinical scenarios. Beyond the oropharynx, Holsinger extended robotic techniques to thyroidectomy and skull base surgery, broadening minimally invasive surgery's reach considerably. With over 2,000 citations across his most influential work alone, his contributions have genuinely transformed the standard of care in head and neck oncology.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
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- 2Oncologic Outcomes After Transoral Robotic Surgery304 citations · 2015
- 3Functional outcomes after TORS for oropharyngeal cancer: a systematic review232 citations · 2014
- 4Salvage Surgery for Recurrent Cancers of the Oropharynx209 citations · 2013
- 5Robotic thyroid surgery: An initial experience with North American patients175 citations · 2010
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- 7Robotic Endoscopic Surgery of the Skull Base146 citations · 2007
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