Yan‐Feng Ouyang

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Dr. Yan‐Feng Ouyang is a leading head and neck surgeon whose research focuses on innovative surgical approaches for nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC), particularly in managing complex recurrences. His most notable contribution is pioneering transoral robotic retropharyngeal lymph node dissection (RPLND) for NPC patients with retropharyngeal lymph node recurrence—a condition traditionally treated with reirradiation, which carries severe radiotoxicity. By demonstrating that this minimally invasive robotic technique can safely access the anatomically challenging retropharyngeal space, Dr. Ouyang has offered a salvage surgical alternative that reduces morbidity while achieving oncologic control. His landmark 2020 paper on this technique, with 18 citations, has influenced surgical practice by providing a viable option where open surgery was previously too risky. This work reflects his broader expertise in robotic head and neck surgery and his commitment to improving outcomes for patients with recurrent NPC. Dr. Ouyang’s contributions are particularly impactful given the high incidence of NPC in endemic regions, positioning him as a key figure in advancing surgical oncology for this challenging disease.