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About
Dr. Marta Tagliabue is a leading head and neck surgeon whose pioneering work has reshaped the landscape of minimally invasive oncologic surgery. Her research centers on transoral robotic surgery (TORS), particularly for complex tumors of the supraglottic larynx, parapharyngeal space, and oropharynx. Her landmark 2013 pilot study (80 citations) directly compared TORS with transoral laser microsurgery for supraglottic cancer, establishing foundational evidence for robotic approaches. She has since become a global authority on TORS for parapharyngeal space tumors, with multiple highly cited papers (46 and 36 citations) demonstrating that robotic excision offers a safe, effective alternative to traditional open surgery for these rare, anatomically challenging lesions. Her work extends to HPV-positive oropharyngeal cancer, where her 2022 real-world data study (9 citations) provides critical comparisons between upfront TORS and intensity-modulated radiation therapy. Dr. Tagliabue has also advanced salvage surgery for recurrent disease and refined postoperative protocols to minimize soft tissue necrosis. With a cumulative impact of over 200 citations, her contributions have directly expanded the indications for robotic surgery, improving functional outcomes and reducing morbidity for patients worldwide.
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- 3Transoral Robotic Surgery in Retrostyloid Parapharyngeal Space Schwannomas36 citations · 2014
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