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Luca Malvezzi is a leading figure in head and neck surgical oncology, with a focused expertise in transoral robotic surgery (TORS) for oropharyngeal and hypopharyngeal carcinomas. His major contributions lie in systematically evaluating and advancing minimally invasive surgical approaches as alternatives to traditional treatments. His most cited work, a 2020 systematic review and meta-analysis comparing TORS to intensity-modulated radiotherapy for oropharyngeal carcinoma, has garnered 61 citations, establishing a critical evidence base for treatment selection. He further extended this analysis to hypopharyngeal carcinoma in a 2019 meta-analysis (32 citations), highlighting the emerging role of robotic surgery in challenging anatomical sites. Notably, Malvezzi developed the "Pharyngoscore," a novel preoperative tool that quantifies the risk of difficult oropharyngeal exposure during TORS—a practical innovation that directly improves surgical planning and patient safety. Through these contributions, Malvezzi has not only synthesized existing knowledge but also created actionable clinical instruments, shaping how surgeons approach complex head and neck cancers with precision and foresight.