Giovana R. Thomas
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Total Citations
187
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About
Giovana R. Thomas is a leading head and neck surgical oncologist whose work has fundamentally reshaped the treatment paradigm for HPV-related oropharynx cancer. Her primary research focuses on treatment de-intensification—reducing the toxicity of therapy without compromising survival—through the use of transoral robotic surgery (TORS). Dr. Thomas was instrumental in the landmark ECOG-ACRIN E3311 trial, which demonstrated that patients with intermediate-risk p16+ oropharynx cancer could safely receive a reduced 50Gy dose of adjuvant radiation instead of the standard 60Gy, a finding with profound implications for minimizing long-term side effects. Her contributions to this trial, which has garnered over 100 citations, also include pioneering a novel surgeon credentialing and quality assurance process to ensure consistent, high-quality surgical outcomes across multiple institutions. Beyond this, Dr. Thomas has conducted important meta-analyses comparing transoral surgical modalities and has investigated functional outcomes, notably showing that swallowing function may be worse in patients receiving triple therapy. Her comprehensive body of work, which also includes rare case reports on laryngeal lipomas and liposarcomas, has established her as a key figure in the movement toward less morbid, more personalized surgical care for head and neck cancer patients.
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- 2Lipoma and liposarcoma of the larynx: case reports and literature review41 citations · 2014
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