Valentina Manciocco
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Valentina Manciocco is a leading surgical oncologist whose research focuses on the intersection of minimally invasive head and neck surgery and molecular oncology, particularly in oropharyngeal cancer. Her most impactful work centers on the use of circulating HPV DNA as a liquid biopsy to detect molecular residual disease following transoral robotic surgery (TORS). In her highly cited 2025 study, she demonstrated that postoperative plasma HPV DNA levels can identify patients with residual disease before clinical or radiographic evidence appears, offering a powerful tool for risk stratification and early intervention. This contribution has significant implications for personalizing adjuvant therapy and reducing overtreatment. With her work accumulating over 7 citations in a short period, Manciocco is establishing herself as a key voice in the integration of liquid biopsy into surgical decision-making. Her research bridges surgical precision with molecular diagnostics, paving the way for more tailored, less morbid treatment paradigms in head and neck oncology.
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