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Antoine E. Melkane is a leading head and neck surgeon whose research has significantly advanced transoral robotic surgery (TORS) for both oncologic and sleep-disordered breathing applications. His work centers on optimizing surgical safety and functional outcomes in the challenging anatomy of the base of tongue and supraglottic larynx. Dr. Melkane’s landmark systematic review on TORS for supraglottic laryngeal cancers (52 citations) established critical benchmarks for oncologic control and functional preservation, while his subsequent meta-analysis on TORS for obstructive sleep apnea (38 citations) provided the first comprehensive evidence of its efficacy and safety for base of tongue reduction. Perhaps his most impactful contribution is the pioneering anatomic study defining a “danger zone” for the lingual artery (31 citations), which established a safe surgical corridor for robotic base of tongue procedures—a finding that has directly reduced intraoperative hemorrhage risk. By translating complex anatomy into practical surgical guidelines, Dr. Melkane has enhanced the reproducibility and safety of TORS, enabling surgeons worldwide to achieve better outcomes for patients with laryngeal cancer and sleep apnea. His work bridges the gap between surgical innovation and patient-centered care.