Alberto Deganello

University of Florence, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori

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Dr. Alberto Deganello is a leading head and neck surgeon whose work centers on advanced, minimally invasive techniques for treating oropharyngeal and laryngeal cancers. His primary research areas include transoral robotic surgery (TORS), laser microsurgery, and innovative reconstructive methods to preserve function and quality of life. Dr. Deganello’s major contribution is pioneering the use of the temporalis muscle flap for reconstructing the soft palate and lateral oropharyngeal wall following TORS, a technique detailed in his most-cited paper (2016, 17 citations) that has become a critical tool for managing complex post-surgical defects. More recently, he has advanced the field with the introduction of transoral laser exoscopic surgery (TOLES), as demonstrated in his 2024 publication on exoscopic supraglottic laryngectomy, which achieved en bloc tumor removal with negative margins in an elderly patient while preserving laryngeal function. This work, accompanied by technical notes and video, showcases his commitment to pushing the boundaries of precision surgery. Dr. Deganello’s impact is evident in the adoption of his reconstructive methods and the growing interest in exoscopic approaches, marking him as a key innovator in head and neck oncology.