Marije R. Vergeer

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Marije R. Vergeer is a leading researcher in head and neck oncology, with a focused expertise in transoral robotic surgery (TORS) for carcinoma of unknown primary (CUP) origin. Her seminal work, a 2020 systematic review on TORS for CUP, demonstrated that tongue base mucosectomy has become indispensable for identifying primary tumors in HPV-related oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma, a finding that has shaped modern diagnostic protocols and earned 39 citations. Vergeer’s contributions extend to functional outcomes; her 2024 study on swallowing after TORS and adjuvant treatment in CUP patients provides critical insights into post-surgical quality of life, highlighting the balance between oncologic efficacy and preserved function. With a citation impact reflecting the clinical urgency of her research, Vergeer has advanced the paradigm of minimally invasive diagnostics in head and neck cancer, offering patients higher identification rates for occult primaries while reducing morbidity. Her work is notable for bridging surgical innovation with patient-centered outcomes, making her a key voice in the evolving landscape of robotic surgery and HPV-related disease management.

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1. 1
   A systematic review on Transoral robotic surgery (TORS) for carcinoma of unknown primary origin: Has tongue base mucosectomy become indispensable?

   39 citations · 2020
2. 2
   Swallowing outcomes after transoral robotic surgery and adjuvant treatment in unknown primary

   3 citations · 2024

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