Ashley Hay

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Total Citations

115

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About

Ashley Hay is a leading surgical researcher whose work focuses on the safety and outcomes of transoral robotic surgery (TORS), a minimally invasive technique for treating head and neck cancers. Her major contributions center on systematically characterizing and grading the complications associated with this emerging technology, particularly the critical risk of postoperative hemorrhage. In her landmark 2017 study, "Complications following transoral robotic surgery: A detailed institutional review of complications," which has garnered 79 citations, Hay provided a comprehensive framework for understanding adverse events, establishing a benchmark for patient safety. She further refined this work in "Haemorrhage following transoral robotic surgery" (36 citations), where she applied the Mayo Clinic grading system to stratify bleeding severity and guide clinical management. By offering granular, evidence-based insights into TORS risks, Hay’s research has directly informed surgical protocols, improved preoperative counseling, and helped standardize complication reporting. Her detailed institutional reviews remain essential references for surgeons and trainees navigating the balance between robotic precision and patient safety, solidifying her reputation as a key voice in the advancement of head and neck oncologic surgery.