Aarti Agarwal
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Dr. Aarti Agarwal is a leading surgical oncologist whose research focuses on optimizing treatment strategies for head and neck cancers, particularly oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC). Her most impactful work addresses a critical clinical dilemma: comparing functional and survival outcomes between primary transoral robotic surgery (TORS) and primary chemoradiation for early-stage OPSCC. In her highly cited 2023 study, Dr. Agarwal leveraged large-scale data to fill the gap left by the absence of high-powered randomized trials, demonstrating key differences in swallowing function, feeding tube dependence, and overall survival between these approaches. This work has been cited 24 times and directly informs shared decision-making between patients and clinicians. Beyond this landmark paper, Dr. Agarwal’s broader contributions advance personalized, function-preserving cancer care, helping to define which patients benefit most from surgery versus radiation. Her research is instrumental in shaping evidence-based guidelines for T1-T2 OPSCC, making her a vital voice in head and neck oncology.
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