Stijn van Weert

Amsterdam University Medical Centers, Maastricht University

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Stijn van Weert is a leading head and neck surgeon whose research centers on the frontiers of transoral robotic surgery (TORS) and the management of carcinoma of unknown primary (CUP) origin. His most influential work, a 2020 systematic review with 39 citations, established that TORS-guided tongue base mucosectomy has become indispensable for detecting hidden HPV-related oropharyngeal tumors in CUP patients—a paradigm-shifting insight that has reshaped diagnostic protocols. Van Weert’s 2023 study further refined these diagnostics, demonstrating how TORS can unlock the primary site in cases where traditional imaging fails, directly improving treatment precision and patient outcomes. He has also contributed a comprehensive overview of salvage surgery in head and neck cancer, addressing the complex challenges of reoperation after failed organ preservation. Through his rigorous clinical research, van Weert has not only advanced minimally invasive techniques but also provided evidence that reduces unnecessary morbidity in CUP patients. His work is essential reading for surgeons and oncologists navigating the evolving landscape of HPV-driven oropharyngeal disease and robotic-assisted head and neck oncology.