F. Mouawad
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F. Mouawad is a head and neck surgeon whose research focuses on improving diagnostic and therapeutic outcomes for patients with head and neck cancers of unknown primary (CUP). Their major contribution lies in pioneering minimally invasive surgical techniques to identify occult primary tumors, thereby enabling more precise radiotherapy and reducing treatment morbidity. Mouawad is the lead investigator of the landmark RoboCUP trial (2025), a randomized phase 2 protocol that compares the effectiveness of bilateral tongue base mucosectomy performed via transoral robotic surgery (TORS) versus transoral laser microsurgery (TLM), both combined with tonsillectomy. This work directly addresses a critical clinical challenge: in cases of cervical lymphadenopathy without an identifiable primary site, locating the tumor allows for targeted mucosal irradiation, sparing healthy tissue and lowering long-term side effects. Although the trial is newly published, its rigorous design and focus on comparative effectiveness have already garnered attention (1 citation), positioning Mouawad as a key figure in advancing evidence-based surgical approaches for head and neck CUP. Their research promises to refine standard-of-care diagnostics and improve quality of life for patients facing this complex diagnosis.
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