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Gilles Dolivet is a leading French head and neck surgeon whose research centers on transoral robotic surgery (TORS) and salvage surgery for upper aerodigestive tract tumors. His most impactful contribution is the landmark multicentric study "Morbidity and mortality revue of the French group of transoral robotic surgery" (70 citations), which established safety benchmarks for TORS across French institutions. Dolivet pioneered minimally invasive reconstruction techniques, notably the infrahyoid myocutaneous flap for oropharyngeal defects after robotic resection—a reliable alternative to free flaps that facilitates recovery. He has advanced TORS applications for challenging sites, including squamous cell carcinomas of the posterior pharyngeal wall and supraglottic carcinomas, comparing robotic versus laser approaches. His comprehensive review on salvage surgery for head and neck cancer (2023) synthesizes modern strategies for these complex, often morbid procedures, emphasizing functional rehabilitation. Dolivet’s work bridges oncologic efficacy with quality of life, demonstrating that even salvage surgeries can achieve improved outcomes through careful patient selection and innovative techniques. With over 120 cumulative citations, his research continues to shape minimally invasive head and neck oncology, offering students and clinicians evidence-based pathways for managing advanced disease.