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Kapil Sikka is a pioneering head and neck surgeon whose work centers on expanding the frontiers of minimally invasive robotic and ultrasound-guided surgical techniques. His major contributions lie in demonstrating the feasibility and safety of transoral robotic surgery (TORS) for complex anatomical regions, most notably the parapharyngeal space and posterior oral tongue. His 2019 study on TORS for the parapharyngeal space, with 39 citations, established a new transoral corridor that spares patients from mandibulotomy, reducing morbidity while maintaining oncologic rigor. Sikka also introduced TransOral UltraSonic Surgery (TOUSS) for oral cavity and laryngeal malignancies, a prospective study (8 citations) that validated its efficacy in achieving clear margins and favorable functional and survival outcomes. Beyond tumor resection, he has advanced perioperative care: his case series on ultrasound-guided intermediate cervical plexus block for robotic thyroidectomy via a retroauricular approach (4 citations) demonstrated excellent analgesia for a notoriously painful procedure. Sikka’s work is notable for its translational impact—directly improving patient recovery and quality of life—and for systematically expanding the indications of robotic surgery in head and neck oncology. His research consistently bridges technical innovation with rigorous clinical validation, making him a key figure in modern, minimally invasive surgical oncology.