Professor Dr. Chris Holsinger

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Dr. Chris Holsinger is a Professor of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery at Stanford University, where he leads a focus on surgical innovation, artificial intelligence, and clinical trials. He has served as the principal investigator for significant trials in robotic head and neck surgery, including the RTOG920 coordinated surgeon credentialing for ECOG 3311. His research has demonstrated the safety and efficacy of next-generation robotic surgical systems for head and neck cancer and explored new technologies to enhance surgical vision and decision-making through computer vision AI. Co-founder of Photonic Medical Technologies, he aims to integrate innovative practices into open surgery. Dr. Holsinger received his medical degree from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Baylor College of Medicine, followed by a fellowship in head and neck surgical oncology at The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center. His academic contributions include various leadership roles and being a board-certified member of several prestigious societies. His research interests include endoscopic head and neck surgery, robotic thyroidectomy, and minimally invasive techniques, aiming to improve patient outcomes in oncological surgeries.

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