Naritomo Miyake
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Naritomo Miyake is a leading figure in head and neck surgical oncology, with a specialized focus on transoral robotic surgery (TORS) and the optimization of minimally invasive approaches for hypopharyngeal and laryngeal cancers. His work directly addresses a critical bottleneck in TORS: ensuring safe and adequate surgical access. In his highly cited 2018 study, "Preoperative predictors of difficult hypopharyngeal exposure by retractor for transoral robotic surgery," Miyake pioneered a systematic method to preoperatively identify patients whose anatomical features—such as limited mouth opening, retrognathia, or a narrow mandibular arch—pose a high risk of difficult exposure during robotic procedures. This contribution has become a cornerstone for preoperative risk stratification, helping surgeons avoid intraoperative complications and expand the pool of candidates eligible for transoral surgery. By providing a practical, evidence-based framework, Miyake’s work directly enhances patient safety and surgical feasibility. His research, accumulating over a dozen citations, continues to shape clinical guidelines and training protocols, underscoring his impact on advancing the precision and accessibility of robotic head and neck surgery.
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