Maria Cossu Rocca
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About
Dr. Maria Cossu Rocca is a leading surgical oncologist whose research focuses on minimally invasive transoral robotic surgery (TORS) and multimodal treatment strategies for head and neck and urologic cancers. Her major contributions include pioneering real-world evidence comparing upfront TORS against intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) for HPV-positive oropharyngeal cancer, demonstrating functional and oncologic outcomes that inform modern treatment paradigms. She has also advanced the management of oligometastatic prostate cancer, showing that multimodality treatment combining robot-assisted radical prostatectomy with androgen deprivation therapy significantly outperforms ADT alone. Her work on salvage TORS for recurrent oropharyngeal carcinoma and mini-invasive transoral surgery for supraglottic laryngeal cancer has expanded surgical options for complex cases. Additionally, her investigation into soft tissue necrosis following TORS with postoperative radiotherapy provides critical toxicity data for treatment planning. With her most-cited papers accumulating over 30 citations, Dr. Cossu Rocca’s research directly shapes clinical guidelines and improves outcomes for patients with head and neck and prostate cancers, establishing her as a key voice in modern oncologic surgery.
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