Leandro Luongo Matos
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About
Dr. Leandro Luongo Matos is a pioneering Brazilian head and neck surgeon whose work centers on advancing transoral robotic surgery (TORS) for complex oncologic cases. His primary research areas include minimally invasive surgical techniques for laryngeal and thyroid malignancies, with a particular focus on expanding robotic surgery beyond the established DaVinci system. Dr. Matos made history by performing the first Brazilian transoral robotic supraglottic partial laryngectomy in 2016, a landmark case that demonstrated the feasibility of robotic approaches for laryngeal cancer in Latin America. More recently, he has been at the forefront of implementing the Versius robotic system for transoral procedures, publishing the first human case series using this platform in 2024. His work on surgical management of retropharyngeal metastases from papillary thyroid carcinoma, published in 2025, showcases innovative transcervical and transoral approaches for rare metastatic patterns. While his citation counts are modest—reflecting the niche, highly specialized nature of his work—Dr. Matos’s contributions are significant for establishing new surgical protocols, training models, and expanding access to robotic head and neck surgery in Brazil. His research bridges preclinical training with clinical translation, offering valuable insights for surgeons adopting emerging robotic technologies.
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