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Gerardo Petruzzi is a leading head and neck surgeon whose work centers on the application of transoral robotic surgery (TORS) for the management of complex oropharyngeal and laryngeal pathologies. His major contributions lie in demonstrating the efficacy and safety of TORS, particularly as an alternative to traditional open surgery and radiotherapy. His most cited work, a 2020 systematic review and meta-analysis comparing TORS to intensity-modulated radiotherapy for oropharyngeal carcinoma (61 citations), provides critical evidence for treatment decision-making. Petruzzi has also pioneered the use of TORS for challenging procedures, such as retropharyngeal lymph node dissection in recurrent head and neck cancer, and for the excision of rare benign tumors, including a tongue base schwannoma and a supraglottic solitary fibrous tumor. His multi-institutional experience with TORS for oropharyngeal cancer further solidifies his role as a key figure in advancing minimally invasive surgical techniques. Through these high-impact studies, Petruzzi has significantly shaped the modern surgical landscape, offering patients less invasive options with promising oncologic outcomes.