Joshua Bauml

University of Pennsylvania

Papers

14

Total Citations

452

H-Index

9

About

Joshua Bauml is a leading head and neck oncologist whose research focuses on de-escalation strategies and surgical innovation for human papillomavirus (HPV)-related oropharyngeal cancer. His major contributions center on refining treatment approaches to reduce morbidity while maintaining excellent oncologic outcomes. Bauml’s landmark Phase 2 AVOID trial (167 citations) demonstrated that omitting the primary tumor bed from radiation after transoral robotic surgery (TORS) is safe for select patients, paving the way for less toxic therapy. He has also pioneered TORS-assisted endoscopy for identifying occult primary tumors (69 citations), addressing a critical diagnostic challenge. His work on quality of life shows that proton therapy significantly improves patient well-being compared to conventional radiation (48 citations). Bauml’s research consistently emphasizes personalized, risk-adapted care—examining outcomes in older patients, HPV-negative disease, and those with adverse features. With over 400 cumulative citations, his studies have shaped guidelines for de-intensified treatment, salvage strategies for recurrence, and sex-based differences in outcomes. A sought-after collaborator, Bauml’s work balances rigorous evidence with a patient-centered focus, making him a key figure in modern head and neck oncology.

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H-Index
14
Papers
452
Total Citations
32
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🏆 Most Cited Paper
A Phase 2 Trial of Alternative Volumes of Oropharyngeal Irradiation for De-intensification (AVOID): Omission of the Resected Primary Tumor Bed After Transoral Robotic Surgery for Human Papilloma Virus–Related Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Oropharynx
167 citations · 2019
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2021 (8 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 55
🏛 Institutions: University of Pennsylvania

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