Neal D. Futran

About

Dr. Neal D. Futran is a leading head and neck surgeon whose work has significantly advanced the treatment of oropharyngeal and unknown primary cancers, particularly through the application of transoral robotic surgery (TORS). His research focuses on refining surgical techniques and post-operative management to improve oncologic outcomes while minimizing morbidity. A key contribution is his investigation into the interpretation of surgical margins following TORS for p16-positive oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma, demonstrating the critical role of multidisciplinary tumor board review in clarifying ambiguous pathology reports. Dr. Futran has also explored patterns of cervical node positivity and regional failure in HPV+ disease, as well as the efficacy of TORS for treating tonsillar carcinoma discovered after non-oncologic tonsillectomy. His work on post-operative therapy for unknown primary head and neck cancers has helped establish evidence-based protocols. With over 85 total citations on these focused topics alone, Dr. Futran’s research directly shapes clinical decision-making, offering patients less invasive surgical options and more precise, personalized treatment pathways.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   Post-operative therapy following transoral robotic surgery for unknown primary cancers of the head and neck

   41 citations · 2017
2. 2
   Patterns of cervical node positivity, regional failure rates, and fistula rates for HPV+ oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma treated with transoral robotic surgery (TORS)

   31 citations · 2018
3. 3
   Clarification of the margin status by the multidisciplinary tumor board following transoral robotic surgery for p16 positive oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma

   7 citations · 2023
4. 4
   Treatment of Tonsillar Carcinoma following Nononcologic Tonsillectomy: Efficacy of Transoral Robotic Revision Tonsillectomy

   6 citations · 2018

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