Dr. David Virós Porcuna is Chief of the Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at Vall d’Hebron University Hospital in Barcelona (Spain). His clinical work focuses on oncologic head and neck surgery, with particular dedication to minimally invasive approaches such as transoral robotic surgery (TORS). He has developed solid experience applying robotic techniques in complex scenarios including oropharyngeal tumors, parapharyngeal space lesions, salvage surgery after chemoradiotherapy, and neck surgery. He has contributed to the structured implementation and consolidation of robotic surgery programs within his institution, participating in the development of protocols for challenging anatomical areas and optimizing surgical outcomes through multidisciplinary collaboration. His group works closely with radiology, oncology, anesthesiology, and 3D planning teams to advance personalized surgical strategies. In parallel to his clinical work, Dr. Virós is an Associate Professor of Otolaryngology at the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB), where he has been involved in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching since 2015. He has supervised doctoral theses and final degree projects, especially in the fields of robotic surgery, oncology, and surgical innovation. Dr. Virós is also co-leader of a translational research group at the Vall d’Hebron Institute of Research (VHIR), focused on tumor stem cells and molecular mechanisms of head and neck cancer. His team explores novel therapeutic targets and predictive biomarkers, and collaborates in clinical trials and translational projects. He has recently joined a European telemedicine initiative aimed at developing home-based audiological monitoring tools for oncology patients undergoing ototoxic treatments, combining AI models and digital health applications. He has authored over 30 peer-reviewed publications and book chapters, and frequently participates in international meetings as a speaker or panelist.

He has organized and directed several hands-on international training courses in transoral anatomy and parapharyngeal space surgery, providing practical education to head and neck surgeons.

CURRICULUM VITAE – SHORT FORM

Prof. Dr. Samet Özlügedik, MD, PhD

Etlik City Hospital, Dept. of Otorhinolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery

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Personal Information

• Date of Birth: March 4, 1974

• Place of Birth: Solingen, Germany

• Languages: English (Fluent)

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Education & Qualifications

• MD: Hacettepe University, Ankara (1998)

• Specialist in ENT: Ankara University (2002)

• PhD in Anatomy: Ankara University (2007)

• Board Certification: Turkish Board of ENT-HNS (2014)

• Professorship: University of Health Sciences (2017)

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Current Position

• Professor of ENT, Etlik City Hospital

• Clinical Education Coordinator (2023–Present)

• Lead of academic, surgical, and residency training programs.

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Previous Roles

• Ankara Numune Hospital (2002–2012) – ENT Specialist

• Yurtaslan Oncology Hospital (2012–2022) – Academic and Residency Coordinator

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Research & Clinical Interests

• Laryngeal and oral cavity cancers

• Salivary gland and parapharyngeal tumors

• Neck dissection and thyroid surgery

• CFD modeling in nasal surgery

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Scientific Metrics (Google Scholar, 2025)

• h-index: 21 | Citations: 1222 | i10-index: 30

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Memberships

• Turkish Society of ENT-HNS

• Turkish Head and Neck Surgery Society

• Ankara ENT Society