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Karma Lambercy is a pioneering head and neck surgeon whose work centers on advancing minimally invasive robotic approaches for complex tumors of the upper aerodigestive tract. Her major contributions include the development and clinical validation of the robotic-assisted extended “Sistrunk” approach (RESA), a novel technique that overcomes the limitations of traditional transoral surgery by providing access to constrained anatomical spaces—such as the larynx, hypopharynx, and lateral neck lymphatics—using the da Vinci Xi and SP systems. Lambercy’s research has demonstrated the feasibility and oncological safety of RESA for tumors with limited transoral access, with early studies reporting promising functional outcomes. She has also made significant strides in evaluating transoral robotic surgery (TORS) for HPV-negative oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma, a patient population often underrepresented in clinical trials. Her work on second primary squamous cell carcinomas further highlights her focus on preserving swallowing function in vulnerable patients. With cumulative citations approaching 20 across her key papers, Lambercy’s innovations are shaping the future of robotic head and neck surgery, offering new hope for patients with challenging tumor locations.