Priyanka Bhateja
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Priyanka Bhateja is an emerging leader in head and neck oncology, with a research focus that bridges surgical innovation and personalized cancer care. Her work centers on refining treatment paradigms for oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma, particularly through the lens of trans-oral robotic surgery (TORS). In her most cited study, "Identification of Clinical and Socioeconomic Predictors of Adjuvant Therapy after Trans-Oral Robotic Surgery in Patients with Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma" (2020, 13 citations), she tackles a critical clinical dilemma: predicting which patients undergoing TORS will require additional adjuvant therapy. By identifying both clinical and socioeconomic factors that influence treatment pathways, Bhateja provides actionable insights to help surgeons select candidates who can avoid the burden of multimodality treatment—a vital consideration for both HPV-positive and HPV-negative patients. This work underscores her commitment to optimizing outcomes while minimizing overtreatment. Though early in her career, her research is already shaping discussions around surgical decision-making and health equity in cancer care. For students and researchers, Bhateja’s work exemplifies how integrating clinical data with social determinants can lead to more precise, patient-centered oncology.
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