Francesco Cariti

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Francesco Cariti is a pioneering surgeon at the forefront of transoral robotic surgery (TORS), with a focused expertise in minimally invasive head and neck oncology. His major contribution lies in advancing the clinical application of the Flex Robotic System, a next-generation flexible robotic platform designed to access anatomically challenging regions of the upper aerodigestive tract. Cariti led the first prospective, multi-institutional study documenting the Italian experience with this system, demonstrating its feasibility and safety for resecting oropharyngeal and laryngeal tumors. This work, published in 2021 and cited 5 times, established a critical early evidence base for flexible TORS, highlighting its potential to reduce patient morbidity compared to traditional rigid robotic approaches. By systematically evaluating surgical outcomes, operative times, and complication rates, Cariti provided the foundational data that has guided subsequent adoption of this technology across European centers. His research directly addresses the need for less traumatic surgical alternatives, positioning him as a key contributor to the evolution of robotic head and neck surgery.