Papers
18
Total Citations
498
H-Index
11
About
Umamaheswar Duvvuri is a pioneering surgeon-researcher whose work has fundamentally shaped the field of transoral robotic surgery (TORS) in otolaryngology and head and neck oncology. His research centers on minimally invasive surgical approaches to preserve organ function and reduce treatment-related morbidity for patients with head and neck cancers and complex airway conditions. Duvvuri has been instrumental in advancing robotic surgical platforms, most notably demonstrating the feasibility of highly flexible robotic systems — including the Medrobotics Flex System — for pharyngolaryngeal procedures in landmark cadaveric studies that collectively garnered over 150 citations. His work extends to pediatric populations, where he pioneered robotic-assisted lingual tonsillectomy and laryngeal cleft repair, broadening the application of TORS beyond adult oncology. His contributions to reconstructive techniques, including robotic-assisted free tissue transfer and FAMM flap reconstruction, have expanded surgical options for complex oropharyngeal defects. Recognized as a national leader in robotic training and credentialing, Duvvuri co-authored the influential 2015 AHNS/AAO-HNS recommendations standardizing robotic surgery training — a critical milestone for the field's safe adoption and professional development across surgical specialties.
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Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1A transoral highly flexible robot80 citations · 2012
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- 3Robotic‐assisted FAMM flap for soft palate reconstruction49 citations · 2013
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- 5Transoral Robotic-Assisted Lingual Tonsillectomy in the Pediatric Population42 citations · 2013
- 6Transoral robotic-assisted laryngeal cleft repair in the pediatric patient35 citations · 2014
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- 9Robot-Assisted Oropharyngeal Reconstruction with Free Tissue Transfer27 citations · 2012
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