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About
Dr. Harman S. Parhar is a leading head and neck surgical oncologist whose research centers on refining transoral robotic surgery (TORS) for oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC). His work has fundamentally shaped how surgeons approach this minimally invasive technique, particularly for complex patient populations. Dr. Parhar’s major contributions include establishing safety protocols for high-risk anatomical variants, such as demonstrating that retropharyngeal carotid arteries can be safely managed during TORS with microvascular reconstruction—a finding that expanded surgical candidacy (17 citations). He also challenged conventional wisdom by providing evidence that elective contralateral tonsillectomy may be unnecessary in HPV-associated tonsillar carcinoma (10 citations). His landmark analysis of 30-day readmissions after TORS (32 citations) identified key predictors, improving perioperative care. Notably, Dr. Parhar has advanced the field by investigating outcomes in HPV-negative disease, older patients, and sex-based differences, ensuring that surgical innovation benefits diverse populations. With multiple publications in high-impact otolaryngology journals, his work has garnered significant attention, guiding clinical decision-making and improving oncologic outcomes for patients undergoing robotic head and neck surgery.
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- 2Current Indications for Transoral Robotic Surgery in Oropharyngeal Cancer19 citations · 2020
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