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Giovanni Succo is a leading head and neck surgeon whose work centers on advancing minimally invasive and exoscopic techniques for laryngeal and oropharyngeal cancer. His major contributions include pioneering the use of 3D exoscopic surgery (3Des) for transoral oropharyngectomy, a technique that offers enhanced visualization and precision while reducing costs compared to robotic platforms. He also developed the endoscopic transoral hybrid supracricoid partial laryngectomy, demonstrating the feasibility of flexible robotic systems for complex laryngeal procedures. With over 35 citations for his landmark 2020 paper on 3Des, Succo’s research has significantly impacted surgical practice, particularly in the treatment of HPV-related oropharyngeal cancers. His work on VITOM-3D assisted neck dissection via a retroauricular approach further expands the role of exoscopic technology in head and neck surgery, aiming to replace more expensive robotic systems. Additionally, Succo emphasizes the importance of surgical education, advocating for dissection laboratory training to master the millimetric accuracy required for laryngeal surgery. His recent meta-analysis on resection margins in hypopharyngeal surgery underscores his ongoing commitment to improving oncologic outcomes. Through these innovations, Succo has established himself as a key figure in modern, cost-effective head and neck surgical oncology.