Kenric Tam

Stanford University, Palo Alto University

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Kenric Tam is a pioneering head and neck surgeon whose research focuses on advancing minimally invasive surgical techniques, particularly transoral robotic surgery (TORS) and novel approaches to thyroidectomy. His most impactful work, a 2019 study on transoral supraglottic laryngectomy using a next-generation single-port robotic system (31 citations), demonstrated the feasibility of flexible robotics for en bloc resection in preclinical models, laying groundwork for scarless, function-preserving cancer treatment. Tam also contributed critical health economics insights through a 2018 cost comparison study (21 citations), which revealed that TORS for oropharyngeal carcinoma offers significant financial advantages over chemoradiation, informing value-based treatment decisions. His 2020 preclinical cadaveric study (7 citations) further explored retroauricular thyroidectomy with a single-arm robotic system, expanding options for hidden-scar endocrine surgery. Tam’s work bridges surgical innovation and practical outcomes, earning him recognition as a leader in robotic head and neck surgery. His research continues to shape how surgeons integrate next-generation platforms to reduce morbidity while maintaining oncologic efficacy, making him a key figure in the evolution of transoral and remote-access surgical techniques.