Jan L. Kasperbauer
Mayo Clinic, Mayo Clinic in Arizona, University of Minnesota Rochester
Papers
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Total Citations
944
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About
Jan L. Kasperbauer is a head and neck surgeon whose career has been defined by pioneering contributions to minimally invasive surgical oncology, particularly in the treatment of oropharyngeal and laryngeal cancers. He is best known for his foundational work in transoral robotic surgery (TORS), a transformative approach that allows surgeons to access and resect upper aerodigestive tract tumors through the mouth, avoiding the morbidity of open procedures. His landmark 2009 prospective study on TORS for oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma—now cited over 350 times—established the feasibility and functional advantages of the technique, while his 2012 long-term outcomes paper (274 citations) confirmed its durability as an oncologic intervention. Kasperbauer extended these innovations to supraglottic laryngeal cancer and contributed critical anatomical and clinical frameworks for safe robotic surgical practice. His later work explored de-escalated adjuvant radiation in HPV-associated oropharyngeal cancer and the adoption of next-generation single-port robotic platforms, reflecting a sustained commitment to reducing treatment burden. With hundreds of cumulative citations and contributions spanning technique development, outcomes research, and pain management, Kasperbauer stands as a central figure in the evolution of robotic head and neck surgery.
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- 3Transoral robotic surgery for supraglottic squamous cell carcinoma76 citations · 2012
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- 6Feasibility of transoral robotic‐assisted supraglottic laryngectomy51 citations · 2011
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- 8Robotic thyroid surgery: Clinical and anatomic considerations13 citations · 2011
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