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Tsien Fua is a head and neck surgeon whose research focuses on advancing transoral robotic surgery (TORS) for oropharyngeal cancer, particularly in salvage and reconstructive settings. Her major contributions center on demonstrating the feasibility and outcomes of TORS in previously irradiated patients, a challenging population where traditional open surgery carries high morbidity. She pioneered the use of facial artery musculomucosal (FAMM) flaps for reconstructing defects after salvage TORS, introducing a minimally invasive method to bring vascularized tissue into irradiated beds—a technique that has been cited 12 times in her most influential paper. Her work also includes the first Australian single-centre experience with TORS (10 citations), establishing its safety and benefits in reducing patient morbidity and preserving swallowing function. With over 30 total citations across her top three papers, Fua has helped expand the role of robotic surgery in head and neck oncology, particularly for early-stage oropharyngeal recurrences. Her research is notable for addressing a critical gap in reconstructive options following salvage procedures, offering patients a less invasive path to recovery.