Thomas D. Milner
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4
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26
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About
Thomas D. Milner is a surgical researcher focused on advancing transoral robotic surgery (TORS) for head and neck cancer, particularly oropharyngeal squamous carcinoma. His work centers on integrating intraoperative imaging—specifically ultrasound and MRI—to improve surgical precision and patient outcomes. Milner’s key contributions include demonstrating the feasibility of transcervical ultrasound guidance for TORS, developing MRI-ultrasound registration techniques for the oropharynx, and systematically assessing patient-reported outcomes such as decisional regret, symptom burden, and quality of life following robotic surgery. His 2023 study on decisional regret and quality of life after TORS has garnered 16 citations, reflecting its clinical relevance in shared decision-making. Milner’s research addresses a critical gap: the need for real-time, non-invasive visualization to optimize resection margins in anatomically constrained surgical fields. By bridging imaging technology and robotic surgery, his work aims to reduce operative morbidity and improve oncologic outcomes. His ongoing investigations into ultrasound-guided TORS represent a promising step toward safer, more precise head and neck cancer surgery.
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- 3Towards transcervical ultrasound-guided transoral robotic surgery4 citations · 2025
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