Matthew C. Miller

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Matthew C. Miller is a leading figure in the advancement of transoral robotic surgery (TORS) for head and neck cancer, with a particular focus on standardizing training and optimizing surgical access. His most cited work, a 2016 report from the AHNS Education Committee and AAO-HNS robotic task force, addresses the critical lack of standardized credentialing in robotic otolaryngology. With 49 citations, this comprehensive review provides essential recommendations to move beyond industry-driven training, establishing a framework that has shaped how surgeons are prepared for robotic procedures. Miller’s research also tackles the practical challenge of patient selection for TORS. His 2014 study on preoperative cephalometric analysis (26 citations) demonstrates how routine imaging can predict surgical exposure, helping surgeons determine which patients are suitable candidates for the minimally invasive approach. This work directly improves surgical planning and patient outcomes. While his 2016 paper on tongue base exposure without a mouth prop has fewer citations, it reflects his ongoing commitment to refining TORS techniques and reducing procedural complexity. Through these contributions, Miller has helped define both the technical and educational standards for robotic surgery in otolaryngology, making him a key voice in the field’s evolution.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   Robotics in otolaryngology and head and neck surgery: Recommendations for training and credentialing: A report of the 2015 AHNS education committee, AAO‐HNS robotic task force and AAO‐HNS sleep disorders committee

   49 citations · 2016
2. 2
   Preoperative cephalometric analysis to predict transoral robotic surgery exposure

   26 citations · 2014
3. 3
   Tongue base exposure during TORS without the use of a mouth prop

   3 citations · 2016

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