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Diane Evrard is a leading surgical oncologist whose research focuses on the surgical management of head and neck cancers, with a particular emphasis on salivary gland malignancies and transoral robotic surgery (TORS). Her major contributions center on advancing minimally invasive techniques for complex oropharyngeal tumors, demonstrating that TORS can achieve safe, oncologic resections for rare salivary carcinomas of the base of tongue—a challenging anatomical site. In her landmark multicenter REFCOR study (2025, 2 citations), Evrard and her colleagues provided critical evidence that robotic surgery offers favorable functional outcomes and low complication rates for these patients, expanding treatment options beyond traditional open approaches. Her work has helped define best practices for integrating robotics into the management of salivary gland cancers, influencing surgical guidelines in France and beyond. Evrard’s research is notable for its collaborative, nationwide scope and its focus on improving both survival and quality of life for patients with rare head and neck tumors. Through her clinical expertise and rigorous outcomes research, she continues to shape the future of precision surgical oncology.