Gururaj Arakeri

Navodaya Dental College and Hospital, HCG Cancer Centre

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Dr. Gururaj Arakeri is a pioneering head and neck surgeon whose work centers on advancing minimally invasive surgical techniques for thyroid and oropharyngeal cancers. His major contributions lie in the development and refinement of remote access and transoral robotic surgery, aiming to reduce morbidity and improve cosmetic outcomes for patients. Notably, his 2021 review on remote access thyroid surgery (14 citations) provides a comprehensive synthesis of emerging approaches, establishing a key reference for the field. Dr. Arakeri has also introduced innovative combination procedures, such as the transoral retroauricular neck dissection (TREND) approach, which merges two minimally invasive corridors to enhance access and oncologic clearance. His work on selective lingual artery embolization prior to transoral robotic surgery for recurrent base of tongue carcinomas demonstrates a strategic integration of interventional radiology to minimize intraoperative bleeding, a critical advancement in salvage surgery. With a focused portfolio of highly cited papers, Dr. Arakeri is recognized for pushing the boundaries of surgical innovation, offering patients less invasive options while maintaining rigorous oncologic standards. His research continues to shape the future of head and neck surgical oncology.