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Dr. Marianne Remacle is a pioneering head and neck surgeon whose work has fundamentally reshaped the surgical management of the tongue base. Her research centers on the application of transoral robotic surgery (TORS) to treat complex conditions, including oropharyngeal neoplasms and obstructive sleep apnea syndrome. Dr. Remacle’s major contributions lie in demonstrating that TORS can overcome the traditional challenges of accessing the tongue base—a region dense with critical neurovascular structures like the hypoglossal nerve and lingual artery—while preserving vital functions. Her 2015 study on TORS for base of tongue neoplasms (9 citations) established a safer, more effective approach to this difficult surgical site. She further advanced the field by rigorously evaluating functional outcomes, notably in her work on swallowing function after TORS for oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (4 citations), proving that robotic surgery can minimize the debilitating dysphagia common in these patients. Additionally, her innovative application of TORS for tongue base reduction in sleep apnea (3 citations) has offered a new, less invasive treatment pathway. Through these landmark studies, Dr. Remacle has set a new standard for precision and quality of life in head and neck surgery.