Khanh Linh Tran

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Dr. Khanh Linh Tran is a pioneering surgical oncologist whose work sits at the intersection of advanced imaging and robotic surgery for head and neck cancers. Her primary research focuses on refining transoral robotic surgery (TORS) for oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC) by integrating real-time, intraoperative imaging modalities. Her landmark 2025 study, "Towards transcervical ultrasound-guided transoral robotic surgery," introduces a novel framework for using transoral ultrasound to guide tumor resection, directly addressing the critical challenge of achieving clear margins during minimally invasive procedures. This work, already garnering 4 citations in its first year, demonstrates the potential to merge preoperative planning with live visualization, significantly reducing the risk of positive margins and improving patient outcomes. Dr. Tran’s contributions are particularly notable for bridging the gap between radiology and surgical technique, offering a roadmap for more precise, data-driven robotic interventions. Her research holds profound implications for the future of oncologic surgery, promising to enhance both the safety and efficacy of TORS while minimizing functional morbidity.