Journal of Thyroid Disorders & Therapy
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Emilien Chabrillac

Biography

Dr. Emilien Chabrillac is a dedicated surgeon specializing in otorhinolaryngology and head and neck surgery at the University Cancer Institute of Toulouse (Institut Universitaire du Cancer de Toulouse) and Toulouse University Hospital, Hôpital Larrey, in Toulouse, France. His clinical focus encompasses the surgical management of head and neck cancers, with a particular emphasis on cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC) and related reconstructive procedures. Throughout his career, Dr. Chabrillac has contributed to the medical community through various research publications. Notably, he co-authored a study titled "Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma Tumour Size is Associated with Sentinel Lymph Node Metastasis in a Cohort of 69 Patients," which examines the correlation between tumor size and the likelihood of metastasis to sentinel lymph nodes in high-risk cSCC patients. The study concluded that larger tumor size is significantly associated with positive sentinel lymph node biopsy results, underscoring the importance of tumor dimensions in prognostic evaluations. In another significant work, Dr. Chabrillac participated in the study "Should an Elective Contralateral Neck Dissection Be Performed in Patients with Lateralized Oral and Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma?" This research evaluates the necessity of performing elective contralateral neck dissection in patients with lateralized oral and oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma, providing critical data that could influence surgical decision-making in treating these cancers. Dr. Chabrillac's commitment to advancing surgical oncology is further demonstrated by his involvement in research addressing the efficacy of transoral robotic surgery (TORS) for lingual tonsil hypertrophy. The study, titled "Is Transoral Robotic Surgery the Best Surgical Treatment for Lingual Tonsil Hypertrophy?" explores the outcomes of TORS in managing this condition, offering insights into minimally invasive surgical options.

Publications

• Case Report
  Report of a Track Seeding of Thyroid Papillary Carcinoma During Robot- Assisted Transaxillary Thyroidectomy
  Author(s): Emilien Chabrillac, Slimane Zerdoud, Pierre Graff-Cailleaud, Sébastien Fontaine and Jérôme Sarini Emilien Chabrillac, Slimane Zerdoud, Pierre Graff-Cailleaud, Sébastien Fontaine and Jérôme Sarini
  
  Background: The Robotic Thyroidectomy (RT) is a minimally invasive surgical technique initially developed in Asia, for cultural reasons. The principles of its use are still undergoing development. Showing to all appearances satisfying outcomes, the long-time safety and medico-economic benefit of the procedure have not been established yet. The use of this technique in thyroid carcinology remains rare, and provides specific risks, not encountered with the Open Thyroidectomy (OT). Patient Findings: We report the case of a patient who underwent a two-stages RT for a pT3 follicular carcinoma causing dissemination along the surgical track, in spite of the radioactive iodine treatment. Summary: This case reminds us the limits of the RT in the oncologic field and the lack of perspective, with the recent discovery of the r.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2167-7948.1000218

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