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Riccardo Gobbi is a pioneering figure in the field of otolaryngology and head-neck surgery, with a focused expertise in transoral robotic surgery (TORS) for the management of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and oropharyngeal cancers. His major contributions include developing and refining TORS techniques for OSA, as detailed in his highly cited 2017 review on principles and technique (33 citations), and demonstrating its efficacy for oropharyngeal carcinoma through a comprehensive 9-year institutional experience (27 citations). Gobbi also advanced the diagnostic utility of TORS for identifying primary tumors in head-neck cancers of unknown origin, as shown in his 2019 meta-analysis (32 citations). His work on reconstructive options for oropharyngeal defects (19 citations) and lingual tonsil lymphatic tissue regrowth (11 citations) further underscores his impact on surgical outcomes. With over 130 total citations across his top papers, Gobbi’s research has shaped modern robotic surgical approaches, offering minimally invasive solutions that improve patient recovery and oncologic results. His international survey on sleep medicine practices (9 citations) also highlights his broader influence in otolaryngology.