Marshall Strome

Cleveland Clinic, Medrobotics (United States)

Papers

Total Citations

164

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About

Marshall Strome is a pioneering head and neck surgeon whose work has significantly advanced the field of transoral robotic surgery (TORS) for laryngeal cancer. His key research focuses on developing minimally invasive techniques to treat supraglottic tumors, aiming to improve patient outcomes by reducing postoperative morbidity while maintaining oncologic efficacy. Strome’s most notable contribution is his 2007 study on transoral robot-assisted CO₂ laser supraglottic laryngectomy, which demonstrated the feasibility and safety of combining robotic precision with laser ablation in both experimental and clinical settings. This work, cited 158 times, laid the groundwork for modern TORS approaches, offering patients a less invasive alternative to open surgery with comparable survival rates. Additionally, Strome has explored novel flexible robotic systems for head and neck procedures, as seen in his 2017 porcine model study on abrasion and blunt tissue trauma. While this work has fewer citations, it reflects his ongoing commitment to refining robotic instrumentation to minimize tissue damage. A respected innovator, Strome’s contributions have helped shape contemporary laryngeal cancer surgery, making him a key figure in the evolution of robotic-assisted otolaryngology.