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Qi Dai is a surgical oncologist whose research focuses on the cutting-edge intersection of robotic surgery and head and neck oncology, with a particular emphasis on recurrent nasopharyngeal carcinoma (rNPC). Their most notable contribution to the field is pioneering work on transoral robotic surgery (TORS) for highly complex cases, including the landmark 2022 publication documenting the first reported case of transoral robotic resection of advanced recurrent nasopharyngeal carcinoma involving the internal carotid artery — a procedure previously considered beyond the boundaries of minimally invasive approaches. This work challenges established surgical contraindications and expands the potential patient population eligible for less invasive treatment options, representing a meaningful advance in surgical oncology. By demonstrating the technical feasibility of TORS in anatomically demanding scenarios, Dai's research has the potential to reshape clinical decision-making for patients with limited treatment options following primary therapy failure. Though still building a citation record with 3 citations to date, this early work signals a researcher pushing the frontiers of robotic surgical technique and offering renewed hope for patients with difficult-to-treat recurrent head and neck malignancies.
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