Deepak Balasubramanian

Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre

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Deepak Balasubramanian is a surgical oncologist whose research focuses on the intersection of robotic surgery and head and neck oncology, particularly in the management of oropharyngeal tumors. His work has pioneered the application of transoral robotic surgery (TORS) for complex salivary gland malignancies, demonstrating that robot-assisted approaches can safely avoid mandibulotomy—a traditional, more invasive procedure—in cases like adenoid cystic carcinoma of the base of the tongue. This contribution, detailed in his 2019 paper (4 citations), offers patients reduced morbidity without compromising oncologic outcomes. Balasubramanian has also advanced the field through health economic analysis, authoring a systematic review (2021, 3 citations) comparing the cost-effectiveness of TORS versus radiotherapy for oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma. By evaluating both clinical efficacy and economic impact, his research provides crucial evidence for treatment decision-making in resource-constrained settings. His work is particularly notable for addressing the unique challenges of oropharyngeal salivary tumors, where surgery remains the primary modality, and for expanding the role of robotic surgery beyond HPV-related cancers. Balasubramanian’s contributions are shaping a more precise, less invasive future for head and neck cancer surgery.