Xiong Zou

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Dr. Xiong Zou is a leading surgical oncologist specializing in the management of nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC), with a particular focus on minimally invasive salvage treatments for recurrent disease. His primary research areas include transoral robotic surgery (TORS) for head and neck cancers, retropharyngeal lymph node dissection, and strategies to reduce the severe toxicities associated with reirradiation. Dr. Zou’s most notable contribution is his pioneering work on transoral robotic retropharyngeal lymph node dissection for NPC patients with retropharyngeal lymph node recurrence—a procedure that offers a safer, less morbid alternative to traditional open surgery or repeat radiation. His 2020 paper on this technique, which has garnered 18 citations, demonstrates the feasibility and oncologic efficacy of this approach, helping to establish a new standard of care for a challenging clinical scenario. By advancing robotic-assisted surgical techniques, Dr. Zou has significantly improved outcomes and quality of life for patients with recurrent NPC, earning recognition as an innovator in head and neck surgical oncology.