Benjamin L. Hodnett

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Benjamin L. Hodnett is a head and neck surgeon and researcher whose work centers on minimally invasive surgical techniques for complex oncologic and salivary gland disorders. He is best known for pioneering the integration of transoral robotic surgery (TORS) with endoscopic approaches to solve two major clinical challenges: identifying occult primary tumors in patients presenting with cervical metastases, and treating plunging ranulas. His landmark 2016 study on TORS-assisted endoscopy for occult mucosal primaries (69 citations) demonstrated that this combined approach can locate previously undetectable tumors, enabling targeted treatment and reducing the morbidity of broad-field radiation or surgery. This work has become a reference point for managing the "unknown primary" dilemma in head and neck oncology. Hodnett also contributed a novel technique combining TORS with sialendoscopy for plunging ranulas, offering a less invasive alternative to traditional transcervical excision. His research directly translates into improved diagnostic accuracy and functional outcomes for patients, establishing him as a key figure in advancing robotic and endoscopic surgery for head and neck pathologies.