L. Santini
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L. Santini is a leading head and neck surgical oncologist whose research focuses on advancing transoral robotic surgery (TORS) for complex cancer patients. Their major contributions center on demonstrating the safety and efficacy of TORS in previously irradiated fields—a historically challenging patient population. In their landmark 2024 multicenter GETTEC group study, Santini analyzed 138 patients across French institutions, showing that TORS following radiotherapy achieves favorable oncological and functional outcomes, with preserved swallowing and airway function. This work, already accumulating citations, has helped expand surgical candidacy for patients with recurrent or second primary head and neck cancers. Santini’s research bridges the gap between salvage surgery and minimally invasive techniques, offering new hope where treatment options were once limited. Their findings are reshaping clinical protocols for upper aerodigestive tract malignancies, establishing TORS as a viable option even in radiation-damaged tissues. Through rigorous multicenter collaboration, Santini continues to define best practices for this high-stakes patient group, making them a pivotal voice in modern head and neck oncologic surgery.
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