Claire Iseli

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Total Citations

227

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About

Claire Iseli is a leading head and neck surgeon whose research has fundamentally advanced the field of transoral robotic surgery (TORS). Her seminal 2009 paper, "Functional Outcomes after Transoral Robotic Surgery for Head and Neck Cancer," with 227 citations, remains a cornerstone study that demonstrated the safety and efficacy of TORS in preserving critical functions like swallowing and speech while effectively treating oropharyngeal tumors. By systematically evaluating functional recovery in a large cohort of patients, Iseli provided the first robust evidence that robotic approaches could minimize the morbidity associated with traditional open surgery. Her work has been instrumental in establishing TORS as a standard-of-care alternative for select head and neck cancers, directly improving patients' quality of life. Beyond this landmark study, Iseli has contributed extensively to refining surgical techniques and patient selection criteria, ensuring that robotic surgery achieves both oncologic control and superior functional outcomes. Her research continues to shape clinical guidelines and inspire a new generation of surgeons to adopt minimally invasive approaches in head and neck oncology.