Gilles Poissonnet

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Gilles Poissonnet is a leading figure in head and neck surgical oncology, with a focused expertise in the management of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) and hypopharyngeal carcinoma. His major contributions center on defining the current and evolving role of primary surgical treatment, advocating for surgery as a cornerstone modality in an era increasingly dominated by non-surgical approaches. His highly cited 2019 review on the primary surgical treatment of HNSCC (64 citations) critically re-evaluates the indications and benefits of upfront surgery, providing a vital framework for clinical decision-making. Poissonnet further advances the field with his 2023 work on therapeutic strategies for hypopharyngeal carcinoma (27 citations), a notoriously challenging cancer with poor prognosis. In this work, he addresses the critical need for tailored treatment paradigms, moving beyond the traditional lumping of hypopharyngeal and laryngeal cancers in clinical trials to improve both oncologic and functional outcomes. Through these impactful reviews, Poissonnet has shaped contemporary surgical practice and highlighted key areas for future research in head and neck oncology.