Giuseppe Mercante
Papers
14
Total Citations
358
H-Index
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About
Giuseppe Mercante is a leading head and neck surgeon whose pioneering work has fundamentally advanced the field of transoral robotic surgery (TORS). His research centers on applying minimally invasive robotic techniques to treat complex tumors of the oropharynx, tongue base, and parapharyngeal space, with a particular focus on improving functional outcomes and quality of life. Mercante’s major contributions include landmark systematic reviews and meta-analyses—such as his 2020 study on TORS for parapharyngeal space tumors (72 citations) and his comparison of TORS versus intensity-modulated radiotherapy for oropharyngeal carcinoma (61 citations)—which have helped establish evidence-based treatment protocols. He was among the first to describe TORS for ectopic lingual goiter and tongue base schwannomas, demonstrating the technique’s versatility for rare pathologies. His prospective cohort study on quality of life after TORS for tongue base tumors (35 citations) provided critical longitudinal data on swallowing function, while his development of the “Pharyngoscore” (2021) offers a practical preoperative tool to predict difficult oropharyngeal exposure. With over 330 cumulative citations, Mercante’s work continues to shape surgical practice, balancing oncologic efficacy with preservation of speech and swallowing.
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- 3Transoral robotic surgery (TORS) for tongue base tumours.51 citations · 2013
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- 7Ectopic lingual goiter treated by transoral robotic surgery.17 citations · 2013
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- 9Transoral Robotic Surgery in the Management of a Tongue Base Schwannoma12 citations · 2020
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