David W. Schoppy
Stanford University, Kaiser Permanente Moanalua Medical Center
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2
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14
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About
David W. Schoppy is a head and neck surgeon whose work focuses on advancing minimally invasive surgical techniques for complex tumors of the upper aerodigestive tract. His primary research centers on transoral endoscopic head and neck surgery (eHNS), encompassing both transoral laser microsurgery (TLM) and transoral robotic surgery (TORS). Schoppy’s major contribution lies in demonstrating the feasibility and safety of these approaches for challenging pathologies, such as minor salivary gland tumors of the oropharynx—a traditionally difficult-to-access region. His 2017 study on this topic (11 citations) provides critical evidence that eHNS can achieve oncologic control while preserving function. He has also introduced practical innovations to improve surgical safety, including a novel technique using a silicone sheet as a protective guide during TORS tongue base surgery (2021, 3 citations). This simple yet effective method prevents thermal damage to airway structures, with zero complications reported in his initial case series. Schoppy’s work bridges the gap between technological advancement and clinical application, offering surgeons reproducible strategies to expand the boundaries of transoral surgery while prioritizing patient safety.
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