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Xavier Dufour is a leading French head and neck surgeon whose research centers on minimally invasive transoral robotic surgery (TORS) for cancers of the upper aerodigestive tract. His major contributions have advanced the safety and precision of airway management during TORS, as demonstrated in his landmark 2022 GETTEC group survey—cited 16 times—which established critical protocols for anesthesia and ventilation in robotic head and neck procedures. Dufour also spearheaded the 2025 REFCOR multicenter study on TORS for salivary carcinomas of the base of tongue, a rare and challenging tumor site, where his team reported promising oncologic and functional outcomes. With a growing citation impact, his work bridges surgical innovation and patient safety, earning him recognition within the French GETTEC and REFCOR networks. Dufour’s research continues to shape guidelines for robotic surgery in head and neck oncology, offering new hope for patients with complex tumors while reducing morbidity. His dedication to collaborative, multicenter studies underscores his role as a key figure in modern head and neck surgical oncology.