Stephen Kleid

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Stephen Kleid is a pioneering head and neck surgeon whose work has advanced the adoption of transoral robotic surgery (TORS) in Australia. His key research focuses on minimally invasive surgical techniques for oropharyngeal and laryngeal cancers, with an emphasis on reducing patient morbidity while preserving critical functions like swallowing. Kleid’s major contribution lies in demonstrating the feasibility and safety of TORS in a single-centre Australian context, as evidenced by his most-cited paper, “Transoral robotic surgery: implementation as a tool in head and neck surgery – a single‐centre Australian experience” (2016, 10 citations). This retrospective review of 35 patients helped validate TORS as a tool for rationalizing adjuvant therapies and improving recovery outcomes, bridging a gap between international protocols and local practice. His work has influenced surgical training and protocol development in Australia, earning him recognition as an early adopter of robotic technology in head and neck oncology. With a career dedicated to integrating innovation with patient-centred care, Kleid remains a key figure in the evolution of transoral surgery, inspiring both clinical excellence and research in this specialized field.