Raffaella Cammarota
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8
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About
Raffaella Cammarota is a pioneering surgeon whose work centers on minimally invasive head and neck surgery, with a particular focus on transoral robotic surgery (TORS) for salivary gland disorders. Her major contributions lie in adapting robotic platforms—especially the Flex Robotic System—to treat submandibular sialolithiasis, offering patients a scarless, conservative alternative to traditional transcervical sialadenectomy. In her 2022 technical note, she demonstrated the feasibility of TORS for hiloparenchymal submandibular stones, achieving precise stone removal through a natural orifice approach. Her 2021 work extended this technique to bilateral parenchymal stones, further validating the Flex Robotic System’s utility in complex cases. While her citation counts (6 and 2, respectively) reflect the niche but growing interest in this field, her contributions are notable for advancing gland-preserving surgery and reducing morbidity. Cammarota’s research bridges robotics and otolaryngology, positioning her as a key figure in the evolution of transoral surgical techniques. Her work inspires surgeons to explore robotic-assisted approaches for traditionally open procedures, promising improved outcomes for patients with salivary stone disease.
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