Margaux Vanermen

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Margaux Vanermen is a pioneering surgeon-researcher advancing the frontiers of head and neck oncology through robotic-assisted techniques. Her primary research areas center on transoral robotic surgery (TORS) and remote-access robotic thyroidectomy, where she has made landmark contributions to minimally invasive surgical oncology. In her seminal 2021 prospective study on TORS using the da Vinci Xi system—despite its lack of FDA approval for this application—Vanermen demonstrated the feasibility, safety, and oncological outcomes in 61 patients, earning 21 citations and challenging conventional surgical boundaries. Her 2023 systematic review on remote-access robotic thyroidectomy, with 8 citations, critically evaluated the safety and feasibility of various robotic approaches, providing essential guidance for surgeons adopting these emerging techniques. Vanermen’s work is notable for its rigorous prospective methodology and its role in expanding the evidence base for robotic surgery in anatomically complex head and neck regions. Her research directly impacts clinical practice by offering patients less invasive alternatives with reduced scarring and faster recovery, while equipping surgeons with validated protocols. Through these contributions, Vanermen has established herself as a key voice in the evolution of robotic head and neck surgery, bridging technological innovation with patient-centered outcomes.