Carlos M. Chiesa‐Estomba

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Carlos M. Chiesa‐Estomba is a leading otolaryngologist whose research centers on transoral surgery for laryngeal cancers and obstructive sleep apnea. His major contributions include systematic reviews and meta-analyses that have shaped clinical practice: his 2020 review on transoral robotic surgery (TORS) for supraglottic laryngeal cancers (52 citations) established key functional and oncological outcomes, while his 2021 meta-analysis on TORS for sleep apnea (38 citations) demonstrated safety and efficacy in base-of-tongue reduction. He has also advanced the field of laser microsurgery, authoring a comprehensive review on CO2 transoral laser microsurgery for glottic lesions (18 citations) and a rapid review on robotic cordectomy (16 citations). His work on practical considerations for choosing between laser and robotic approaches (2025) highlights cost and learning-curve trade-offs. With over 130 citations across his most-cited papers, Chiesa‐Estomba’s research directly influences surgical decision-making in larynx preservation and sleep medicine. He has also contributed to international surveys on sleep medicine practices and benign neck tumors, showcasing his breadth. His achievements include advancing minimally invasive techniques that improve patient outcomes and quality of life.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   Surgical, clinical and functional outcomes of transoral robotic surgery for supraglottic laryngeal cancers: A systematic review

   52 citations · 2020
2. 2
   Surgical, clinical, and functional outcomes of transoral robotic surgery used in sleep surgery for obstructive sleep apnea syndrome: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

   38 citations · 2021
3. 3
   CO2 Transoral Laser Microsurgery in Benign, Premalignant and Malignant (Tis, T1, T2) Lesion of the Glottis. A Literature Review

   18 citations · 2019
4. 4
   Transoral robotic cordectomy for glottic carcinoma: a rapid review

   16 citations · 2022
5. 5
   Sleep medicine in otolaryngology units: an international survey

   9 citations · 2020
6. 6
   Benign Peripheral Non-cranial Nerve Sheath Tumors of the Neck

   8 citations · 2022
7. 7
   Practical considerations for choosing transoral laser microsurgery versus transoral robotic surgery for supraglottic laryngeal cancers

   4 citations · 2025

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