Erin E. Briggs

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Erin E. Briggs is a rising surgical outcomes researcher whose work centers on frailty assessment and its predictive power in head and neck oncology, particularly within transoral robotic surgery (TORS). Her most cited study, “Modified Frailty Index Associates With Transoral Robotic Surgery Complications and Survival: A National Database Study” (2024, 9 citations), demonstrates that the mFI-5 index—a simple, five-factor measure of frailty—can reliably forecast postoperative morbidity and mortality in TORS patients. This contribution is significant because it offers clinicians a practical, evidence-based tool to identify high-risk individuals before surgery, enabling more informed patient counseling and perioperative planning. By validating a widely accessible frailty metric in a specialized surgical population, Briggs bridges the gap between geriatric assessment and precision oncology care. Her work underscores the importance of patient-specific risk stratification in improving surgical outcomes and survival. As an emerging voice in otolaryngology–head and neck surgery, Briggs is helping to shift the paradigm from one-size-fits-all treatment toward tailored, risk-aware decision-making—a critical step for advancing both safety and efficacy in complex head and neck procedures.