Raja Fakhoury

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Dr. Raja Fakhoury is a pioneering head and neck surgeon whose work has redefined minimally invasive approaches to complex aerodigestive tract pathologies. His primary research centers on the application of Transoral Robotic Surgery (TORS) for both oncologic and functional airway disorders. Dr. Fakhoury’s most significant contribution is the development and detailed description of the TORS total laryngectomy technique, a landmark procedure that demonstrates the feasibility of performing complete laryngeal removal through a robotic approach, avoiding external incisions. This work, published in 2018, has garnered 28 citations and serves as a foundational guide for surgeons worldwide. He has also advanced the field of sleep surgery by applying TORS for tongue base reduction in obstructive sleep apnea, offering a less morbid alternative to traditional open procedures. Furthermore, his detailed anatomical studies on TORS for base of tongue neoplasms have helped clarify safe surgical corridors around critical structures like the hypoglossal nerve and lingual artery. Through these contributions, Dr. Fakhoury has established himself as a key innovator in robotic head and neck surgery, expanding the boundaries of what is achievable through the mouth.