Arushi Gulati

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Arushi Gulati is a leading researcher in head and neck surgical oncology, with a focused expertise in human papillomavirus (HPV)-positive oropharynx squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC). Her work bridges the critical gap between surgical outcomes and patient-centered quality of life, particularly in the context of transoral robotic surgery (TORS). Gulati’s most cited study (2021, 21 citations) provides a landmark risk stratification for pathologic extranodal extension and other adverse features after TORS, enabling more personalized patient consultations and surgical decision-making for HPV-positive OPSCC. Building on this, her prospective quality of life analysis (2023, 7 citations) is among the first to demonstrate that surgery-alone approaches can preserve functional outcomes without compromising oncologic control, challenging traditional multimodality paradigms. By quantifying both histopathologic risks and survivorship experiences, Gulati has established herself as a key voice in de-escalation strategies for HPV-driven cancers. Her work directly informs clinical guidelines and empowers patients with evidence-based expectations, making her contributions essential reading for surgeons, oncologists, and researchers committed to optimizing both cure and quality of life in head and neck cancer care.