Mark W. El‐Deiry

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Mark W. El‐Deiry is a leading head and neck surgical oncologist whose research focuses on human papillomavirus (HPV)-associated oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC), with particular emphasis on improving diagnostic accuracy and preserving functional outcomes after surgery. His landmark 2018 study (37 citations) demonstrated that radiographic imaging cannot reliably predict macroscopic extranodal extension in HPV-positive OPSCC, challenging conventional staging paradigms and influencing upfront treatment decisions. Dr. El‐Deiry has also pioneered the use of narrowband imaging (NBI) to identify occult primary tumors before transoral robotic surgery (TORS), significantly improving detection rates in patients with unknown primary cancers (13 citations). His 2021 work (20 citations) provided critical objective data on postoperative swallow function following TORS, identifying clinical variables that impact recovery and helping to refine patient counseling and rehabilitation protocols. Through these contributions, Dr. El‐Deiry has advanced the precision of surgical staging, enhanced the utility of advanced imaging techniques, and improved our understanding of functional outcomes in HPV-associated oropharyngeal cancer, directly impacting the quality of life for patients undergoing modern minimally invasive treatments.

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1. 1
   Radiographic Imaging Does Not Reliably Predict Macroscopic Extranodal Extension in Human Papilloma Virus-Associated Oropharyngeal Cancer

   37 citations · 2018
2. 2
   Characterizing p<scp>ostoperative</scp> physiologic swallow function following transoral robotic surgery for early stage tonsil, base of tongue, and unknown primary human papillomavirus<scp>‐associated</scp> squamous cell carcinoma

   20 citations · 2021
3. 3
   Narrowband Imaging for p16+ Unknown Primary Squamous Cell Carcinoma Prior to Transoral Robotic Surgery

   13 citations · 2020

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