Janarthanan Ramu

Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre

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Janarthanan Ramu is a surgical innovator whose work centers on the application of robotic-assisted techniques in head and neck oncology, with a particular focus on oropharyngeal and salivary gland tumors. His most cited study, "Robot-Assisted Surgery Avoids Mandibulotomy in a Case of Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma of Base of the Tongue" (2019, 4 citations), demonstrates a pivotal contribution: proving that transoral robotic surgery can successfully resect deep-seated malignancies while sparing patients the morbidity of mandibulotomy. This work highlights his commitment to refining minimally invasive approaches for traditionally challenging tumor sites, especially in salivary gland pathologies where surgery remains the primary curative modality. By expanding the role of robotics beyond HPV-related squamous cell carcinoma, Ramu has helped broaden the therapeutic arsenal for rare oropharyngeal cancers. Though his citation count is modest, the clinical significance of his findings—offering patients improved functional outcomes without compromising oncologic safety—marks him as a thoughtful surgeon-scientist advancing the frontier of precision head and neck surgery.