Michael J. Persky
New York University, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, NYU Langone Health
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About
Dr. Michael J. Persky is a leading head and neck surgeon whose research has fundamentally shaped the adoption and safety of transoral robotic surgery (TORS) for oropharyngeal and laryngeal cancers. His work is centered on advancing minimally invasive surgical techniques, with a particular focus on improving oncologic outcomes while reducing patient morbidity. A landmark 2021 study (38 citations) provided critical data on the national adoption and safety profile of TORS following its FDA approval, establishing a benchmark for the field. Dr. Persky’s 2017 analysis of positive margin rates by oropharyngeal subsite (29 citations) offered essential guidance for surgeons, identifying specific challenges in base of tongue versus tonsil resections. He has also been at the forefront of evaluating emerging technologies, as demonstrated by his initial U.S. experience with the Flex Robotic System (25 citations). Most recently, his 2023 work comparing TORS to traditional approaches for early-stage supraglottic larynx carcinoma (14 citations) continues to refine surgical decision-making. Through these contributions, Dr. Persky has helped define the modern standard of care for transoral surgery, directly impacting thousands of patients and guiding a new generation of head and neck surgeons.
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