Giuseppe Spriano
Humanitas University, National Cancer Institute, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital
Papers
19
Total Citations
464
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About
Giuseppe Spriano is a pioneering head and neck surgeon whose work has fundamentally reshaped the landscape of minimally invasive oncologic surgery. His primary research focus is the application of transoral robotic surgery (TORS) for complex tumors of the pharynx, larynx, and parapharyngeal space, with a consistent emphasis on improving functional outcomes and quality of life without compromising oncologic safety. A landmark 2013 prospective cohort study on TORS for tongue base tumors (51 citations) established the feasibility of this approach, while his 2020 systematic review on TORS for parapharyngeal space tumors (72 citations) provided critical evidence for its efficacy in anatomically challenging regions. Spriano has also made significant contributions to diagnostic precision, as demonstrated by his 2018 meta-analysis on palatine tonsillectomy for identifying unknown primary head and neck cancers (46 citations). His work extends to evaluating next-generation technologies, including single-port robotic systems and 3D exoscopic platforms, and he has authored multiple high-impact meta-analyses comparing TORS to intensity-modulated radiotherapy. With over 350 cumulative citations across his most influential publications, Spriano is a leading voice in the drive toward less morbid, robot-assisted treatments for head and neck malignancies.
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- 3Transoral robotic surgery (TORS) for tongue base tumours.51 citations · 2013
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- 9Ectopic lingual goiter treated by transoral robotic surgery.17 citations · 2013
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