Papers
17
Total Citations
814
H-Index
12
About
Matthew Old is a distinguished head and neck surgical oncologist whose research has fundamentally shaped the adoption and understanding of transoral robotic surgery (TORS) in the treatment of oropharyngeal cancers. Based at The Ohio State University, Old has dedicated his career to advancing minimally invasive surgical approaches that preserve patient quality of life without compromising oncologic outcomes. His most influential work, "Transoral Robotic Surgery for Oropharyngeal Cancer" (2013, 225 citations), demonstrated that robotic-assisted surgery could meaningfully reduce the functional burden traditionally associated with treating oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma. Across his highly cited body of work, Old has made pioneering contributions in three interconnected areas: clinical outcomes of TORS, health-related quality-of-life measurement following robotic surgery, and the challenging management of carcinoma of unknown primary. His prospective longitudinal studies tracking speech, swallowing, and overall functional recovery have provided the field with essential long-term data guiding treatment decisions. Notably, his exploration of TORS in carcinoma of unknown primary helped establish robotic surgery as a viable diagnostic and therapeutic tool in previously difficult cases. With over 750 combined citations across his top papers, Old's work continues to influence surgical practice and patient care standards in head and neck oncology worldwide.
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Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1Transoral Robotic Surgery for Oropharyngeal Cancer225 citations · 2013
- 2Transoral robotic approach to carcinoma of unknown primary103 citations · 2013
- 3Quality‐of‐Life Outcomes in Transoral Robotic Surgery100 citations · 2011
- 4Outcomes of Transoral Robotic Surgery98 citations · 2011
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