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Zahir Mughal is a pioneering otolaryngologist and head and neck surgeon whose work centers on the application of transoral robotic surgery (TORS) for complex aerodigestive tract pathologies. His primary research areas include the management of carcinoma of unknown primary (CUP) and the surgical treatment of parapharyngeal space tumors. Mughal’s major contribution lies in demonstrating the diagnostic and therapeutic utility of TORS tongue base mucosectomy for CUP, a challenging clinical scenario where primary tumors elude conventional detection. His 2024 meta-analysis on this topic, which has garnered 12 citations, provides robust evidence that TORS significantly improves primary tumor identification rates, thereby guiding targeted therapy and reducing unnecessary morbidity. Additionally, his 2025 study on quality-of-life outcomes following TORS resection of parapharyngeal space tumors—though early in citation impact—breaks new ground by systematically assessing functional recovery and patient-reported well-being after these minimally invasive procedures. Mughal’s work is notable for bridging surgical innovation with patient-centered outcomes, offering less invasive alternatives to traditional open approaches. His research is highly relevant for head and neck surgeons and oncologists seeking to optimize both oncologic control and postoperative quality of life.
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