Jean Ton Van
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About
Dr. Jean Ton Van is a leading French head and neck surgeon whose research has advanced the field of transoral robotic surgery (TORS) for complex aerodigestive tract cancers. His work focuses on expanding the indications and improving the safety of minimally invasive robotic approaches, particularly for oropharyngeal and pyriform sinus carcinomas. Dr. Van Van’s most impactful study, a multi-institutional GETTEC group analysis of 50 citations, demonstrated that TORS for pyriform sinus cancer achieves favorable oncological and functional outcomes, establishing a new standard for organ preservation in this challenging subsite. He has also critically re-examined traditional vascular contraindications for TORS, showing that patients with a retropharyngeal internal carotid artery can safely undergo robotic oropharyngectomy when combined with free flap reconstruction—a finding that broadens surgical candidacy. His work on airway management during TORS, based on a national survey of 16 citations, provides practical guidelines for anesthesia teams. As a key contributor to the French GETTEC group, Dr. Van Van’s research has directly shaped clinical protocols, enabling more patients to benefit from robotic surgery while maintaining safety and quality of life.
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