Katherine A. Hutcheson
Papers
12
Total Citations
458
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About
Dr. Katherine A. Hutcheson is a leading researcher in head and neck oncology, with a primary focus on swallowing function and quality of life after treatment for oropharyngeal cancer. Her work centers on comparing functional outcomes between transoral robotic surgery (TORS) and nonsurgical therapies like radiation, aiming to personalize treatment to preserve swallowing. Dr. Hutcheson’s landmark 2014 systematic review on functional outcomes after TORS (232 citations) established a foundational understanding of post-surgical dysphagia. She has since led pivotal studies demonstrating that TORS can reduce gastrostomy tube dependence and weight loss compared to traditional approaches, and her 2019 JAMA Otolaryngology paper (87 citations) directly compared swallowing outcomes between TORS and nonsurgical therapy in low- to intermediate-risk patients. Her research also validates the importance of maintaining oral intake and exercise during radiotherapy to mitigate dysphagia (2022, 37 citations). Through large registry analyses and prospective cohorts, Dr. Hutcheson has developed decision-support tools to optimize treatment selection based on swallowing toxicity. Her work has profoundly impacted clinical practice, shifting priorities toward function-sparing, patient-centered care in oropharyngeal cancer.
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Top Papers
- 1Functional outcomes after TORS for oropharyngeal cancer: a systematic review232 citations · 2014
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- 6Transoral Laser or Robotic Surgery Outcomes for Oropharyngeal Carcinoma16 citations · 2024
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