Jason Franklin
Papers
3
Total Citations
197
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About
Dr. Jason Franklin is a pioneering head and neck surgeon whose work has fundamentally reshaped the surgical management of oropharyngeal and laryngeal cancers. His primary research focus is the development and application of transoral robotic surgery (TORS), a minimally invasive technique that offers patients a powerful alternative to traditional open surgery and chemoradiation. Dr. Franklin’s major contributions include demonstrating that TORS can achieve excellent oncologic and functional outcomes, particularly for oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC), a finding detailed in his highly cited 2012 review (119 citations). He further expanded the boundaries of the field by proving the feasibility of TORS for total laryngectomy, as reported in his 2013 case series (73 citations). Beyond clinical innovation, Dr. Franklin has been instrumental in overcoming systemic barriers to technology adoption, notably by developing the first TORS program in Canada at Western University. His work has directly fueled a resurgence in primary surgical management for head and neck cancer, making him a leading voice in modern, patient-centered oncologic surgery.
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- 2Transoral robotic total laryngectomy: Report of 3 cases73 citations · 2013
- 3Development of a transoral robotic surgery program in Canada5 citations · 2013