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Neha Wadhavkar is an emerging surgical researcher whose work focuses on refining minimally invasive approaches in head and neck and thoracic surgery, with a particular emphasis on patient outcomes and operative innovation. Her research investigates the intersection of patient comorbidity and surgical risk, most notably through a national analysis of over 4,000 patients undergoing transoral robotic surgery (TORS) for oropharyngeal cancer. This study, cited 4 times, was among the first to leverage the National Cancer Database to demonstrate how Charlson comorbidity scores correlate with perioperative outcomes, providing critical data for preoperative risk stratification. Wadhavkar also contributes to technical surgical literature, co-authoring a case report on a combined transcervical and robotic-assisted thoracoscopic resection of a substernal goiter. This work highlights her interest in hybrid, scar-sparing approaches that avoid traditional sternotomy, showcasing a commitment to advancing surgical technique while minimizing patient morbidity. Though early in her career, her work is already shaping conversations around patient selection and surgical innovation in robotic and minimally invasive procedures.
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