Vittorio Rinaldi

University of Milan, Università Campus Bio-Medico

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Vittorio Rinaldi is a leading figure in head and neck surgical oncology, with a focused expertise in the application of robotic technology to complex tumor resections. His primary research centers on transoral robotic surgery (TORS), particularly for challenging anatomical sites such as the parapharyngeal space and head and neck region. Rinaldi’s major contributions include advancing the refinement of TORS techniques to minimize invasiveness, reduce external scarring, and lower the risk of critical complications like cranial nerve damage and intra-operative bleeding. His most cited work, a 2016 review in *ecancermedicalscience* (32 citations), provides a foundational overview of robotic surgery’s status and operating room setup for head and neck tumors. A notable 2020 case study in the *Journal of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery* (10 citations) further demonstrates his innovative approach, detailing the successful management of a parapharyngeal space tumor in a young patient using a tonsillar fossa battlefield strategy. Through these contributions, Rinaldi has significantly shaped the shift toward less invasive, scarless surgical solutions, establishing himself as a key innovator in modern head and neck cancer care.