Guest Editors
Yash Merchant
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Dr. D. Y. Patil Dental College and Hospital
Dr. Yash Merchant is a consultant head and neck surgeon at various corporate hospitals in Pune, India. He is also affiliated with the University Teaching Hospital, Dr. D.Y. Patil, Pimpri. He has trained at prestigious centers in India and abroad and is credentialled by the Royal College of Surgeons, United Kingdom. He serves on the editorial board of several national and international journals and has authored over 60 peer-reviewed indexed publications. He has published 3 monographs and has contributed several book chapters in his field. Dr. Merchant has a keen interest in translational oncology, tissue engineering, and biomimetics.
Manish Mair
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Dr. Manish Mair completed his training at the renowned Tata Memorial Hospital in Mumbai in Otolaryngology before delving into the intricacies of head and neck surgery. Seeking global exposure, he pursued a fellowship in international surgical training from the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh. He has served as a postgraduate fellow in reconstruction and skull base surgery at John Hunter Hospital, Australia. He is currently a consultant at the University Hospital of Leicester NHS trust. His passion for research has led him to present numerous invited lectures and papers at National and International conferences, spanning countries like India, Dubai, Singapore, the UK, Australia, and the United States. He has been honored with awards and nominations for innovative projects, including recognition by the BMJ South Asia Awards 2024. He has published over 80 publications in esteemed journals and contributed to multiple textbooks. He is also a member of the editorial review board for international journals. Driven by a relentless dedication to excellence, he strives to push the boundaries of otolaryngology and head and neck surgery, leaving a lasting impact on the field.
Vini Mehta
Dr. D. Y. Patil Dental College and Hospital, Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth
Dr. Vini Mehta is a dental public health specialist and research consultant with international experience at the Indian Institute of Public Health, Gandhinagar, and The George Institute for Global Health, Australia. She currently serves as a public health expert with the Association for Socially Applicable Research (ASAR). Author of over 160 publications and recipient of multiple research grants, she has been honored with the Young Researcher Award and recognized as an Ambassador for Impactful Research. She is currently the research director at Dr. D.Y. Patil Dental College, Pune, India.
Collection Overview
Head and neck oncology continues to represent one of the most dynamic and challenging domains in contemporary cancer research and clinical practice. Despite significant advances in diagnostics, surgical techniques, and systemic therapies, head and neck cancers remain associated with high morbidity, complex reconstructive demands, and variable survival outcomes. A comprehensive and multidisciplinary exploration of this field is essential to deepen our biological understanding and enhance outcomes.
This Methods Collection is envisioned as a platform to bring together original research and scholarly perspectives spanning the full spectrum of head and neck oncology. Contributions are invited from basic science investigations that unravel molecular mechanisms of carcinogenesis, tumor biology, and resistance pathways; translational studies that bridge laboratory findings to clinical application; and innovative technical notes aimed at refining surgical precision and functional outcomes. Submissions highlighting advances in diagnostic imaging, biomarker discovery, precision oncology, and rehabilitation strategies are also encouraged. The Collection also welcomes rare or illustrative case reports that provide novel clinical insights, as well as innovations in surgical armamentaria and technologies that hold the potential to transform practice. Articles on the evolving role of robotics as an area of transformative potential also fall within the scope of this diverse yet focused Methods Collection.
This collection seeks to foster dialogue across disciplines, accelerate the translation of innovation to practice, highlight surgical demonstrations, and ultimately contribute to improving oncological outcomes and quality of life for patients.
Articles
Quantifying Diet Quality Across Critical Periods of Cancer Survivorship: A Longitudinal Study
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Marcia C. de Oliveira Otto1,2, Kristen Sandulache1, Ji Yun Tark3, Vlad C. Sandulache4,5, Shreela V. Sharma1,2, Ruosha Li6, Katherine A. Hutcheson7,8
1Department of Epidemiology, UTHealth Houston School of Public Health, 2Center for Healthy Communities, UTHealth Houston School of Public Health, 3Department of Medicine, Section of Epidemiology and Population Sciences, Baylor College of Medicine, 4Bobby R. Alford Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, 5ENT Section, Operative CareLine, Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 6Department of Biostatistics and Data Science, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston School of Public Health, 7Department of Head and Neck Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 8Division of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Abstracts
Optimizing R0 Resection in Pediatric Head and Neck Tumor Surgery Through 3D-Printed Surgical Planning
Maria Polania-Sandoval*1,
Gabriela Cendejas*1,
Kian Tartibi*1,
Joseph Lopez*1
1AdventHealth Orlando
Use of Fluoroptics and PTeye near-Infrared Autofluorescence to Reduce Postoperative hypoparathyroidism in pediatric thyroid surgery
Gabriela Cendejas *1,
Maria Polania-Sandoval*1,
Kian Tartibi*1,
Joseph Lopez *1
1AdventHealth Orlando
The U-DINE Study: Design and Rationale
Marcia de Oliveira Otto*1
1University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston