Neelima Tammareddi

Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans

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Dr. Neelima Tammareddi is a pioneering oral and maxillofacial surgeon whose research centers on minimally invasive surgical techniques for salivary gland disorders, with a particular focus on the management of large sialoliths. Her most cited work, "Robotic‐assisted transoral removal of a submandibular megalith" (2010, 38 citations), represents a landmark contribution to head and neck surgery. In this study, Dr. Tammareddi demonstrated the first successful application of robotic-assisted technology for removing a giant salivary stone exceeding 8 mm—a condition traditionally requiring invasive gland resection. By combining sialendoscopy with a transoral robotic approach, she introduced a novel, gland-preserving alternative that significantly reduces patient morbidity. This work has been widely cited as a foundational reference for robotic sialolithotomy, influencing subsequent protocols in sialendoscopy and minimally invasive salivary surgery. Dr. Tammareddi’s contributions have advanced the paradigm from radical excision to targeted, function-sparing interventions, earning her recognition as an innovator in the field. Her research continues to inspire surgeons seeking to expand the boundaries of robotic-assisted techniques in otolaryngology and oral surgery.