V.M. Diavolitsis
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V.M. Diavolitsis is a leading head and neck surgical oncologist whose research focuses on optimizing quality of life (QOL) outcomes for patients with oropharyngeal cancer. Her most cited work, a 2017 prospective cohort study, systematically compared QOL after transoral robotic surgery (TORS) alone versus TORS with adjuvant radiation or chemoradiation. This landmark study, with 96 citations, provided critical evidence that while adjuvant therapies improve oncologic control, they significantly worsen long-term swallowing and speech function. Diavolitsis’s contributions have helped shape clinical decision-making, guiding surgeons and patients toward more personalized treatment plans that balance survival with functional preservation. Her research is widely cited in otolaryngology and radiation oncology literature, underscoring its impact on modern head and neck cancer care. By rigorously measuring patient-reported outcomes, Diavolitsis has advanced the field’s understanding of how surgical and adjuvant therapies affect daily living, making her a key voice in the movement toward value-based, patient-centered oncology.
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