Emma Charters
Papers
6
Total Citations
56
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About
Dr. Emma Charters is a leading researcher in the field of head and neck oncology, with a focused expertise in swallowing and communication outcomes following transoral robotic surgery (TORS) for oropharyngeal cancer (OPC). Her work has fundamentally advanced the understanding of functional recovery in this patient population, particularly through the use of instrumental swallow examinations like fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallow (FEES). Dr. Charters’ major contributions include characterizing acute postoperative swallow function, demonstrating that early FEES can predict recovery trajectories, and exploring strategies to minimize morbidity, such as avoiding unnecessary adjuvant radiotherapy. Her most cited paper (2021, 25 citations) provides critical evidence on swallowing and communication outcomes after primary TORS, while her scoping review on velopharyngeal incompetence (2022) highlights a key complication affecting younger OPC survivors. With a cumulative citation count exceeding 50, Dr. Charters’ work has shaped clinical guidelines and patient counseling, emphasizing the importance of functional preservation. Her case series on advanced or recurrent OPC (2021) further underscores her commitment to improving outcomes for even the most challenging cases, making her a pivotal voice in modern head and neck cancer rehabilitation.
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- 4Transoral robotic free flap inset in oropharyngeal cancer7 citations · 2020
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