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About
Dr. Sonam Sharma is a leading surgical oncologist whose research is redefining the treatment of human papillomavirus (HPV)-related oropharyngeal cancer. Her work centers on two critical goals: reducing treatment toxicity while maintaining excellent survival outcomes, and precisely defining the true extent of disease spread. Dr. Sharma’s most impactful contribution is the Sinai Robotic Surgery (SIRS) Trial (62 citations), which demonstrated that upfront transoral robotic surgery (TORS) followed by de-escalated adjuvant therapy can dramatically reduce unnecessary side effects without compromising cure rates for HPV-positive patients. She has also pioneered the use of quality-of-life metrics to compare proton versus photon radiation therapy (48 citations), showing that proton therapy better preserves swallowing and reduces dry mouth. Her meticulous pathologic studies (14 citations) have redefined risk factors for contralateral neck disease, enabling more selective and less morbid treatment. Through these landmark studies, Dr. Sharma is directly translating surgical and radiation innovations into tangible improvements in patient function and survivorship, establishing a new standard for de-escalation in HPV-related oropharyngeal carcinoma.
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