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Pablo Llerena is a surgical oncologist whose research focuses on the application of transoral robotic surgery (TORS) for the treatment of oropharyngeal salivary gland malignancies. His major contributions include pioneering national-level analyses that compare the perioperative outcomes and overall survival of patients treated with TORS versus traditional surgical approaches. In his most-cited work, a 2021 study with 9 citations, Llerena demonstrated that TORS offers a favorable safety profile and comparable oncologic outcomes for select patients with these rare tumors. He further advanced the field with a 2022 study (5 citations) that identified clinical factors associated with positive surgical margins, providing critical guidance for surgical planning. By leveraging large national databases, Llerena’s work has helped establish evidence-based benchmarks for robotic surgery in head and neck oncology, directly informing clinical decision-making and improving patient selection. His research is particularly impactful for surgeons and trainees seeking to understand the role of minimally invasive techniques in managing complex oropharyngeal malignancies.
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