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About
Dr. Susie Su is a head and neck surgical oncologist whose work centers on refining treatment for oropharyngeal and unknown primary squamous cell carcinomas, with a particular focus on transoral robotic surgery (TORS). Her major contributions lie in challenging established paradigms: she has demonstrated that rates of occult nodal disease in oropharyngeal cancer have shifted with the rise of HPV, and she has pioneered strategies for radiation volume deintensification in patients with cervical metastases of unknown origin. Her 2019 study on occult nodal disease and extranodal extension, with 32 citations, provides critical data for modern surgical decision-making. Her 2024 work on TORS and radiation deintensification, already garnering 12 citations, offers a pathway to reduce treatment-related toxicity without compromising oncologic control. Additionally, her 2021 investigation into contralateral nodal failure rates after unilateral neck management, cited 6 times, helps define safe boundaries for de-escalation. Dr. Su’s research is notable for its direct clinical applicability, guiding surgeons and radiation oncologists toward more precise, less morbid care for patients with head and neck cancers.
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