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  • Saturday, Oct 17th
    9:30 AM - 10:30 AM PT
    Emerging OSA Treatments Your Patients Will Ask About: Medications, Next-generation CPAP, and Airway Exercises
    Location: 403B
    Moderator: Yi Cai, MD – Columbia University
    Panelist: Eric J. Kezirian, MD, MPH – UCLA
    Panelist: Atul Malhotra, MD – UCSD
    Panelist: Michelle Zeidler, MD – UCLA
    Sleep Medicine
  • Saturday, Oct 17th
    10:30 AM - 11:20 AM PT
    Pediatric Snoring and OSA Update 2026
    Location: Petree Hall D
    Lead Presenter: Cristina M. Baldassari, MD – EVMS at ODU
    Co-Presenter: Rachel L. Whelan, MD – UPMC
    Sleep Medicine
  • Saturday, Oct 17th
    1:00 PM - 2:00 PM PT
    Ask the Experts - Sleep Medicine
    Location: 404B
    Panelist: David F. Smith, MD, PhD, FACS, FAASM, FAAP – Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
    Panelist: Mary Musso, DO – Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Children's Hospital
    Panelist: Marion Boyd Gillespie, MD – The University of Tennessee Health Science Center
    Panelist: Kathleen L. Yaremchuk, MD – Henry Ford Health- Detroit, MI
    Moderator: Jolie L. Chang, MD – Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, University of California, San Francisco
    Moderator: Nikhila P. Raol, MD, MPH – Baylor College of Medicine/Texas Children's Hospital
    Sleep Medicine
  • Saturday, Oct 17th
    1:00 PM - 2:00 PM PT
    The GIP/GLP-1 Revolution: Implications for Otolaryngology Practice
    Location: 403B
    Moderator: Erin M. Kirkham, MD MPH – University of Michigan
    Panelist: Atul Malhotra, MD – UCSD
    Panelist: Eric J. Kezirian, MD, MPH – UCLA
    Panelist: Alaina P. Vidmar, MD – Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern Califonria
    Sleep Medicine
  • Saturday, Oct 17th
    2:30 PM - 3:30 PM PT
    Beyond Adenotonsillectomy: Expert Strategies for Persistent Pediatric OSA
    Location: 403B
    Lead Presenter: Derek J. Lam, MD – Oregon Health and Science University
    Co-Presenter: Erin M. Kirkham, MD MPH – University of Michigan
    Sleep Medicine
  • Saturday, Oct 17th
    4:00 PM - 4:50 PM PT
    Panamerican Symposium: Pharyngeal Surgery for Sleep Apnea - Worldwide Experience
    Location: West Exhibit Hall A, Learning Zone 5
    Moderator: Gustavo Canar Parra, MD – Hospital Metropolitano Quito
    Panelist: MARIANA CAMPOS, MD – HOSPITAL QUIRON BARCELONA
    Panelist: Jessica Schwarts, MD – AMERICAN HOSPITAL DUBAI
    Panelist: Gabriela Bosco, MD – HOSPITAL UNIVERSITARIO LA ZARZUELA MADRID
    Sleep Medicine
  • Saturday, Oct 17th
    4:00 PM - 5:00 PM PT
    Current Evidence on the Different Approaches to Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation in OSA Therapy
    Location: West Exhibit Hall A, Learning Zone 4
    Moderator: Benedikt Hofauer, MD – Medical University of Innsbruck
    Panelist: Clemens Heiser, MD PhD – Technical University of Munich
    Panelist: Maria V. Suurna, MD – University of Miami
    Panelist: Olivier M. Vanderveken, MD PhD – University of Antwerp
    Sleep Medicine
  • Saturday, Oct 17th
    4:00 PM - 5:00 PM PT
    Modified Palatopharyngoplasty Techniques: Why and How
    Location: 403B
    Moderator: Thomas M. Kaffenberger, MD – University of Pittsburgh Department of Otolaryngology
    Panelist: Lyndon Chan, MBBS FRACS MBA – Royal Australian College of Surgeons
    Panelist: Megan L. Durr, MD – University of California San Francisco
    Panelist: Ryan S. Nord, MD – Virginia Commonwealth University
    Sleep Medicine
  • Sunday, Oct 18th
    8:00 AM - 9:00 AM PT
    Scientific Oral Presentations 1 - Sleep Medicine
    Location: 403B
    Moderator: Nikhila P. Raol, MD, MPH – Baylor College of Medicine/Texas Children's Hospital
    Moderator: Derek J. Lam, MD – Oregon Health and Science University
    Sleep Medicine
  • Sunday, Oct 18th
    8:00 AM - 8:06 AM PT
    Does Concurrent SGP with T&A Improve Sleep Apnea in Children?
    Location: 403B
    Presenting Author: Mukta P. Vibhute, BS – University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
    Co-Author: Aaron Meers, MD – University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
    Co-Author: Isabella Zaniletti, PhD – Children's Hospital Association
    Co-Author: Gresham T. Richter, MD – University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
    Senior Author: Adrian Williamson, IV, MD – University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
    Sleep Medicine
  • Sunday, Oct 18th
    8:00 AM - 9:00 AM PT
    Pioneers in Sleep Medicine and Frontiers of Emerging New Approaches and Technologies Sleep-disordered Breathing Surgery
    Location: West Exhibit Hall A, Learning Zone 5
    Moderator: Sinivasa Rao-Merugumala, BSc FRCS DLO – Princes Royal University Hospital
    Panelist: Maria Pulido, MD – Whippscross university hospitalHillser Clinic Founder & Medical Director
    Panelist: steve Amado, MD – Caro Sleep Clinic
    Sleep Medicine
  • Sunday, Oct 18th
    8:06 AM - 8:12 AM PT
    Long-term Outcomes of Pediatric Patients Undergoing Fluoroscopic-assisted Tongue Base Suspension for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
    Location: 403B
    Presenting Author: Taher S. Valika, MD – Lurie Children's Hospital
    Presenting Author: Hussain K. Asgarali, BS – University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
    Senior Author: Taher S. Valika, MD – Lurie Children's Hospital
    Sleep Medicine
  • Sunday, Oct 18th
    8:12 AM - 8:18 AM PT
    Impact of Chiari I Decompression Surgery on Pediatric Sleep-disordered Breathing
    Location: 403B
    Presenting Author: Ammar M. Hudefi, BS – University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
    Co-Author: Kenny Nguyen, MD, MEd – University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
    Co-Author: Sebastian Rodriguez-Torres, MD – University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
    Senior Author: Adrian Williamson, IV, MD – University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
    Senior Author: Stephanie Greene, MD – Duke Children’s Hospital
    Sleep Medicine
  • Sunday, Oct 18th
    8:18 AM - 8:24 AM PT
    Changes in Computational Fluid Dynamics Study After Adenotonsillectomy in Children with Obstructive Sleep Apnea
    Location: 403B
    Presenting Author: Wei-Chung Hsu, MD, PhD – National Taiwan University Hospital
    Senior Author: Wei-Chung Hsu, MD, PhD – National Taiwan University Hospital
    Co-Author: Kun-Tai Kang, MD, MPH – Department of Otolaryngology and Sleep Center, Taipei Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare
    Sleep Medicine
  • Sunday, Oct 18th
    8:24 AM - 8:30 AM PT
    Acoustic Analysis of Snoring Sounds as a Diagnostic Tool for Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea
    Location: 403B
    Presenting Author: Michelle J. Buncke, MD – Oregon Health & Science University
    Senior Author: Derek J. Lam, MD – Oregon Health and Science University
    Co-Author: Sidharth Sengupta, MS – Oregon Health and Science University
    Sleep Medicine
  • Sunday, Oct 18th
    8:30 AM - 8:36 AM PT
    Swallow Function Following Tongue Base Suspension: A Retrospective Evaluation of Dysphagia Risk
    Location: 403B
    Presenting Author: Taher S. Valika, MD – Lurie Children's Hospital
    Presenting Author: Hussain K. Asgarali, BS – University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
    Senior Author: Taher S. Valika, MD – Lurie Children's Hospital
    Sleep Medicine
  • Sunday, Oct 18th
    8:36 AM - 8:42 AM PT
    Positive Pressure Titration During Drug Induced Sleep Endoscopy: Implications for Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea
    Location: 403B
    Presenting Author: Amaan Rahman, BA – UPMC ENT
    Co-Author: Olivier O. Bourguillon, MD – University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
    Co-Author: Tice R. Harkins, MD – University of Pittsburgh Department of Otolaryngology
    Senior Author: Rachel L. Whelan, MD – UPMC
    Sleep Medicine
  • Sunday, Oct 18th
    8:42 AM - 8:48 AM PT
    Disparities in Sleep Surgery: ADI and Surgical Treatment for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
    Location: 403B
    Presenting Author: Jacob M. Scott, n/a – Rush Medical College
    Presenting Author: Amani Alvi, Other – Rush University Medical Center
    Co-Author: Julio Buenrostro, MS – Rush University Medical Center
    Co-Author: Amani Alvi, Other – Rush University Medical Center
    Senior Author: Michael J. Hutz, MD – Rush University Medical Center
    Sleep Medicine
  • Sunday, Oct 18th
    8:48 AM - 8:54 AM PT
    Declining Reimbursement Rates for Obstructive Sleep Apnea Surgery: A 25-year Medicare Analysis
    Location: 403B
    Presenting Author: Leonard E. Estephan, MD – Thomas Jefferson University
    Co-Author: Daniel J. Campbell, MD – Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals
    Co-Author: Janvi J. Shukla, BA – Thomas Jefferson University
    Co-Author: Wesley M. Wride, BA – Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University
    Senior Author: Colin T. Huntley, MD – Thomas Jefferson University
    Sleep Medicine
  • Sunday, Oct 18th
    8:54 AM - 9:00 AM PT
    Interventional Drug-induced Sleep Endoscopy: Guiding Surgical Strategy in Obstructive Sleep Apnea
    Location: 403B
    Presenting Author: Li-Jen Hsin, MD – Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou Medical Center
    Senior Author: Li-Jen Hsin, MD – Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou Medical Center
    Co-Author: Hsueh-Yu Li, MD – Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou Medical Center, Taiwan
    Co-Author: Yi-chan Lee, MD – Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Keelung
    Senior Author: Li-Ang Lee, MD, MSc, PhD – Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou Medical Center, Taiwan
    Co-Author: Li-Ang Lee, MD, MSc, PhD – Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou Medical Center, Taiwan
    Sleep Medicine
  • Sunday, Oct 18th
    9:30 AM - 10:30 AM PT
    Great Debate: The Nose Knows? Reassessing Nasal Surgery's Role in OSA
    Location: Concourse Hall 150 – 151
    Moderator: Jolie L. Chang, MD – Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, University of California, San Francisco
    Moderator: Nikhila P. Raol, MD, MPH – Baylor College of Medicine/Texas Children's Hospital
    Panelist: Andrew N. Goldberg, MD, MSCE – University of California San Francisco
    Panelist: Maria V. Suurna, MD – University of Miami
    Sleep Medicine
  • Sunday, Oct 18th
    9:30 AM - 10:30 AM PT
    Pardon the Oto-ruption: Sleep Medicine
    Location: Theatre 411
    Moderator: Cristina M. Baldassari, MD – EVMS at ODU
    Panelist: Katherine K. Green, MD, MS – University of Colorado School of Medicine
    Panelist: Phillip A. Huyett, MD – Mass Eye and Ear
    Panelist: Rachel L. Whelan, MD – UPMC
    Panelist: Derek J. Lam, MD – Oregon Health and Science University
    Sleep Medicine
  • Sunday, Oct 18th
    11:00 AM - 11:50 AM PT
    What's New in 2026? AAO-HNSF Position Statement Updates for Adult and Pediatric Sleep Surgery
    Location: Petree Hall D
    Moderator: James M. Ruda, MD – Nationwide Children's Hospital
    Panelist: Ofer Jacobowitz, MD PhD – ENT and Allergy Associates
    Panelist: Reena Dhanda-Patil, MD – Northwestern University
    Panelist: Cristina M. Baldassari, MD – EVMS at ODU
    Sleep Medicine
  • Sunday, Oct 18th
    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT
    Scientific Oral Presentations 2 - Sleep Medicine
    Location: 403B
    Moderator: Phoebe K. Yu, MD MPH – Massachusetts Eye & Ear
    Moderator: Robson Capasso, MD – Stanford University
    Sleep Medicine
  • Sunday, Oct 18th
    11:00 AM - 11:06 AM PT
    Early Institutional Experience with Barbed Reposition Pharyngoplasty: Perioperative Safety and Efficacy versus Expansion Sphincter Pharyngoplasty
    Location: 403B
    Presenting Author: Sophia Linguiti, BA – Thomas Jefferson University
    Co-Author: Yash S. Dixit, BS – Thomas Jefferson University
    Co-Author: Marianna Nicodemi, BS – Thomas Jefferson University - SKMC
    Co-Author: Andrew T. Neeson, BS – Thomas Jefferson University
    Co-Author: Daniel Uralov, MD – 1) Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, Sidney Kimmel Medical School/Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University
    Senior Author: Colin T. Huntley, MD – Thomas Jefferson University
    Sleep Medicine
  • Sunday, Oct 18th
    11:06 AM - 11:12 AM PT
    Racial and Ethnic Differences in Drug-induced Sleep Endoscopy Findings
    Location: 403B
    Presenting Author: Matthew E. Lin, MD – UCLA Department of Head and Neck Surgery
    Co-Author: Julia Dmowska, MD – UCLA Medical Center
    Senior Author: Eric J. Kezirian, MD, MPH – UCLA
    Sleep Medicine
  • Sunday, Oct 18th
    11:06 AM - 11:12 AM PT
    Racial and Ethnic Differences in Drug-induced Sleep Endoscopy Findings
    Location: 403B
    Presenting Author: Matthew E. Lin, MD – UCLA Department of Head and Neck Surgery
    Co-Author: Julia Dmowska, MD – UCLA Medical Center
    Senior Author: Eric J. Kezirian, MD, MPH – UCLA
    Sleep Medicine
  • Sunday, Oct 18th
    11:12 AM - 11:18 AM PT
    Relationship Between Lateral Pharyngeal Walls / Tongue Base Collapse and Genioglossus Activity in OSA Patients
    Location: 403B
    Presenting Author: Yingqian Zhou, PhD – Beijing Tsinghua Changgeng Hospital
    Senior Author: Jingying Ye, PhD – Beijing Tsinghua Changgeng Hospital
    Sleep Medicine
  • Sunday, Oct 18th
    11:18 AM - 11:24 AM PT
    Bilateral Sphenopalatine Ganglion Blocks in Adult Tonsillectomy and Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty: A Matched Retrospective Cohort Study
    Location: 403B
    Presenting Author: Sophia Linguiti, BA – Thomas Jefferson University
    Co-Author: Emma R. DeRavin, MD – 1) Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, Sidney Kimmel Medical School/Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University
    Co-Author: Yash S. Dixit, BS – Thomas Jefferson University
    Co-Author: Harshini Ravi, BS – Thomas Jefferson University - SKMC
    Co-Author: Anika S. Walia, BA – Thomas Jefferson University
    Co-Author: Kristine Enemuo, BA – Thomas Jefferson University - SKMC
    Senior Author: Colin T. Huntley, MD – Thomas Jefferson University
    Sleep Medicine
  • Sunday, Oct 18th
    11:24 AM - 11:30 AM PT
    Is Hospital Admission Required Following Expansion Sphincter Pharyngoplasty?
    Location: 403B
    Presenting Author: Aniket Maini, BS – UMass Chan Medical School
    Co-Author: Soomin Myoung, MD – Duke University Department of Otolaryngology
    Senior Author: Christopher J. Ito, MD, MEd – UMass Memorial Medical Center / UMass Chan Medical School
    Sleep Medicine
  • Sunday, Oct 18th
    11:30 AM - 11:36 AM PT
    Expansion Sphincter Pharyngoplasty: An Investigation into Outcomes and Patient Characteristics Impacting Success
    Location: 403B
    Presenting Author: Alexander Poulakis, MD – University of Rochester
    Co-Author: Victor Zhang, n/a – University of Rochester
    Co-Author: Meena M. Hosny, n/a – University of Rochester
    Senior Author: Sveta Karelsky, MD – University of Rochester
    Sleep Medicine
  • Sunday, Oct 18th
    11:36 AM - 11:42 AM PT
    Characterizing Features of Complete Concentric Collapse in Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea
    Location: 403B
    Presenting Author: Brian F. Yee, BS – Rush Medical College
    Co-Author: Muhammad R. Bux, BA – Rush Medical College
    Co-Author: Robin A. Powszok, MD – Rush University Medical Center
    Senior Author: Michael J. Hutz, MD – Rush University Medical Center
    Sleep Medicine
  • Sunday, Oct 18th
    11:42 AM - 11:48 AM PT
    Defining Adequate Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation Titration Studies: Comparison of Titration and Postoperative Home Sleep Testing
    Location: 403B
    Presenting Author: Sophia Linguiti, BA – Thomas Jefferson University
    Co-Author: Yash S. Dixit, BS – Thomas Jefferson University
    Co-Author: Sarah Harrington, BA – Thomas Jefferson University - SKMC
    Co-Author: Andrew T. Neeson, BS – Thomas Jefferson University
    Co-Author: Anika S. Walia, BA – Thomas Jefferson University
    Co-Author: Parvesh Kumar, BA – Thomas Jefferson University - SKMC
    Senior Author: Colin T. Huntley, MD – Thomas Jefferson University
    Sleep Medicine
  • Sunday, Oct 18th
    11:48 AM - 11:54 AM PT
    Pharyngeal Collapsibility Outperforms VOTE in Association with Pharyngoplasty Outcomes
    Location: 403B
    Presenting Author: Tice R. Harkins, MD – University of Pittsburgh Department of Otolaryngology
    Senior Author: Thomas M. Kaffenberger, MD – University of Pittsburgh Department of Otolaryngology
    Co-Author: Brandon Smith, MD – University of Pittsburgh Department of Otolaryngology
    Co-Author: Ryan J. Soose, MD – University of Pittsburgh Department of Otolaryngology
    Sleep Medicine
  • Sunday, Oct 18th
    11:54 AM - 12:00 PM PT
    Long Term Cardiovascular Outcomes After Upper Airway Stimulator Placement for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
    Location: 403B
    Presenting Author: Gillian M. Michaelson, MD – Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
    Co-Author: Robert Duncheskie, n/a – Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
    Senior Author: Ahmed M.S. Soliman, MD – Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
    Sleep Medicine
  • Sunday, Oct 18th
    1:00 PM - 2:00 PM PT
    Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation Therapy: Techniques to Simplify Surgery and Improve Results
    Location: 403B
    Mentor: Michael Friedman, MD, FACS – Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center
    Lead Presenter: Phillip Huyett, MD – Mass Eye and Ear
    Co-Presenter: Ryan S. Nord, MD – Virginia Commonwealth University
    Sleep Medicine
  • Sunday, Oct 18th
    1:00 PM - 2:00 PM PT
    Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Comorbidities Across the Lifespan: From Childhood to Aging Brain
    Location: West Exhibit Hall A, Learning Zone 4
    Moderator: MING-SHAO TSAI, PhD – CHIAYI CHANG GUNG MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
    Panelist: Yun-Ting Wang, MD – Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chiayi Branch, Taiwan
    Panelist: Yi-Chieh Lee, MSc – New Taipei Municipal Tucheng Hospital
    Panelist: Chun-Ting Lu, MD – New Taipei Municipal TuCheng Hospital
    Panelist: Yi-Chih Lin, MD – Taipei Medical University Shuang Ho hospital
    Sleep Medicine
  • Sunday, Oct 18th
    1:00 PM - 2:00 PM PT
    Xll Nerve Stimulator Implants for OSA: Which Implant for Which Patient?
    Location: 502B
    Moderator: Martin L. Hopp, MD PhD – Cedars-Sinai Medical Towers
    Panelist: Mark A. D'Agostino, MD – Middlesex Health- Southern New England Ear, Nose and Throat
    Panelist: Maria V. Suurna, MD – University of Miami
    Panelist: David Kent, MD – Vanderbilt University Medical Center
    Sleep Medicine
  • Sunday, Oct 18th
    1:14 PM - 1:21 PM PT
    Surgical Pearls for the Comprehensive Otolaryngologist - Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulator Insertion
    Location: West Exhibit Hall A, Learning Zone 6
    Moderator: Aaron D. Robinson, MD – CHI Health Clinics - ENT Nebraska
    Panelist: Thomas Heineman, MD – Physician's Clinic of Iowa
    Panelist: Nicholas A. Beckmann, DO – Colorado ENT & Allergy
    Sleep Medicine
  • Sunday, Oct 18th
    2:30 PM - 3:30 PM PT
    Why Does Sleep Apnea Surgery Fail?
    Location: 403B
    Moderator: Eric J. Kezirian, MD, MPH – UCLA
    Panelist: Katherine K. Green, MD, MS – University of Colorado School of Medicine
    Panelist: Phillip Huyett, MD – Mass Eye and Ear
    Panelist: Thomas M. Kaffenberger, MD – University of Pittsburgh Department of Otolaryngology
    Sleep Medicine
  • Sunday, Oct 18th
    4:00 PM - 5:00 PM PT
    Take the DISE Challenge
    Location: 403B
    Moderator: Norman R. Friedman, MD, DABSM – Children's Hosp Colorado
    Panelist: Derek J. Lam, MD – Oregon Health and Science University
    Panelist: Erin M. Kirkham, MD MPH – University of Michigan
    Panelist: Cristina M. Baldassari, MD – EVMS at ODU
    Sleep Medicine
  • Sunday, Oct 18th
    4:36 PM - 4:42 PM PT
    Early Institutional Experience with Barbed Reposition Pharyngoplasty: Perioperative Safety and Efficacy versus Expansion Sphincter Pharyngoplasty
    Location: West Exhibit Hall A, Learning Zone 6
    Presenting Author: Sophia Linguiti, BA – Thomas Jefferson University
    Co-Author: Yash S. Dixit, BS – Thomas Jefferson University
    Co-Author: Marianna Nicodemi, BS – Thomas Jefferson University - SKMC
    Co-Author: Andrew T. Neeson, BS – Thomas Jefferson University
    Co-Author: Daniel Uralov, MD – 1) Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, Sidney Kimmel Medical School/Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University
    Senior Author: Colin T. Huntley, MD – Thomas Jefferson University
    Sleep Medicine
  • Sunday, Oct 18th
    4:42 PM - 4:48 PM PT
    Racial and Ethnic Differences in Drug-induced Sleep Endoscopy Findings
    Location: West Exhibit Hall A, Learning Zone 6
    Presenting Author: Matthew E. Lin, MD – UCLA Department of Head and Neck Surgery
    Co-Author: Julia Dmowska, MD – UCLA Medical Center
    Senior Author: Eric J. Kezirian, MD, MPH – UCLA
    Sleep Medicine
  • Monday, Oct 19th
    8:00 AM - 9:00 AM PT
    How to Manage Complete Concentric Collapse of the Velum
    Location: 403B
    Moderator: Thomas M. Kaffenberger, MD – University of Pittsburgh Department of Otolaryngology
    Panelist: Julianna G. Rodin, MD – University of Pennsylvania
    Panelist: Sebastian M. Jara, MD, MPH – Keck School of Medicine of USC
    Panelist: Pedro M. Gomes de Oliveira, MD – Stanford School of Medicine
    Sleep Medicine
  • Monday, Oct 19th
    8:00 AM - 9:00 AM PT
    Structural Sleep Surgery in the GLP-1 Era: Phenotype-driven Rhinoplasty and DOME for Residual OSA
    Location: West Exhibit Hall A, Learning Zone 4
    Panelist: Jessie Chao-Yun Chi, MD, PhD – Department of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery, Taichung Municipal Geriatric Rehabilitation General Hospital – Managed By China Medical University
    Moderator: Chih‑Wen Twu, MD, PhD – 2. Department of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery, Changhua Christian Hospital, Taiwan
    Panelist: Sasikarn Poomkonsarn, MD – Department of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery, Rajavithi Hospital, Thailand
    Panelist: Chew Lip Ng, MD – Department of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery, Ng Teng Fong General Hospital, Singapore
    Sleep Medicine
  • Monday, Oct 19th
    9:30 AM - 10:30 AM PT
    Snoring and OSA Treatments in 2026 from GLP-1 Agonists to Surgery
    Location: 403B
    Moderator: Michael Friedman, MD, FACS – Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center
    Panelist: Hsin-Ching Lin, MD – Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical Center
    Panelist: Jacob J. Friedman, MD – Chicago ENT
    Panelist: Ofer Jacobowitz, MD PhD – ENT and Allergy Associates
    Sleep Medicine
  • Monday, Oct 19th
    1:00 PM - 2:00 PM PT
    Scientific Oral Presentations 3 - Sleep Medicine
    Location: 403B
    Moderator: Andrea Plawecki – Wayne State University School of Medicine
    Moderator: Yi Cai, MD – Columbia University
    Sleep Medicine
  • Monday, Oct 19th
    1:00 PM - 1:06 PM PT
    The Impact of Pharyngeal Opening Pressure on Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation Surgery
    Location: 403B
    Presenting Author: Abdel R. Metwally, BS – Rush University Medical Center
    Co-Author: Saif Salih, BS – Rush University Medical Center
    Co-Author: Julio Buenrostro, MS – Rush University Medical Center
    Co-Author: Harsh Patel, BS – Rosalind Franklin University
    Co-Author: Babak Mokhlesi, MD – Rush University Medical Center
    Senior Author: Michael J. Hutz, MD – Rush University Medical Center
    Sleep Medicine
  • Monday, Oct 19th
    1:00 PM - 2:00 PM PT
    Navigating Airway Challenges: Precision DISE, Rare Disease OSA Protocols and Laser Innovations in Rhinitis
    Location: West Exhibit Hall A, Learning Zone 4
    Moderator: Chien Yu Huang, MD – NOSA Clinic
    Panelist: Ying-Shuo Hsu, PhD – Shin Kong Wu Ho Su memorial hospital
    Panelist: Yi-Hao Lee, MD – MacKay Memorial Hospital
    Panelist: Cheng-Jung Wu, MD PhD – Taipei Medical University Shuang Ho Hospital
    Sleep Medicine
  • Monday, Oct 19th
    1:06 PM - 1:12 PM PT
    Outcomes of Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Patients with Prior Anterior Cervical Fusion
    Location: 403B
    Presenting Author: Tyler J. Allcroft, BS – Thomas Jefferson University
    Co-Author: Olivier O. Bourguillon, MD – University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
    Co-Author: Praneet C. Kaki, BS – Sidney Kimmel Medical College Thomas Jefferson University
    Co-Author: Leonard E. Estephan, MD – Thomas Jefferson University
    Senior Author: Colin T. Huntley, MD – Thomas Jefferson University
    Senior Author: Thomas M. Kaffenberger, MD – University of Pittsburgh Department of Otolaryngology
    Sleep Medicine
  • Monday, Oct 19th
    1:12 PM - 1:18 PM PT
    Impact of Early Postoperative Complications on Long-term Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulator Usage in Obstructive Sleep Apnea
    Location: 403B
    Presenting Author: Sophia Linguiti, BA – Thomas Jefferson University
    Co-Author: Anika S. Walia, BA – Thomas Jefferson University
    Co-Author: Udeerna Tippabhatla, BA – Thomas Jefferson University
    Co-Author: Sarah Harrington, BA – Thomas Jefferson University - SKMC
    Co-Author: Janvi J. Shukla – Thomas Jefferson University, Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
    Senior Author: Colin T. Huntley, MD – Thomas Jefferson University
    Sleep Medicine
  • Monday, Oct 19th
    1:18 PM - 1:24 PM PT
    Correlation Between Cephalometric Values and Sleep Outcomes Following Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation: A Prospective Study
    Location: 403B
    Presenting Author: Soomin Myoung, MD – Duke University Department of Otolaryngology
    Co-Author: Jennifer Grauberger, MD – UMass Chan Medical School/Umass Memorial Medical Center
    Co-Author: Kendyl Barron, MD – UMass Chan Medical School/Umass Memorial Medical Center
    Co-Author: Michael Murphy, MD – UMass Chan Medical School/Umass Memorial Medical Center
    Co-Author: Ricardo Aulet, MD – UMass Chan Medical School/UMass Memorial Medical Center
    Senior Author: Jonathan Lee, MD, MPH – UMass Chan Medical School - Baystate
    Senior Author: Christopher J. Ito, MD, MEd – UMass Memorial Medical Center / UMass Chan Medical School
    Sleep Medicine
  • Monday, Oct 19th
    1:24 PM - 1:30 PM PT
    Outcomes of Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulator Implant in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Patients with Higher Apnea-hypopnea Indices
    Location: 403B
    Presenting Author: Adrienne Eve Biskaduros, BS – Weill Cornell Medicine
    Co-Author: Ahmad Saeed, n/a – Weill Cornell Medicine
    Co-Author: Nicholas Wilmerding, BS – Weill Cornell Medicine
    Senior Author: Ashutosh Kacker, MBBS, MD – Weill Cornell Medicine
    Sleep Medicine
  • Monday, Oct 19th
    1:30 PM - 1:36 PM PT
    Evaluating Socioeconomic Predictors of Loss to Follow-up in Patients Treated with Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation
    Location: 403B
    Presenting Author: Sophia Linguiti, BA – Thomas Jefferson University
    Co-Author: Sarah Harrington, BA – Thomas Jefferson University - SKMC
    Co-Author: Ian Argento, BA – Thomas Jefferson University - SKMC
    Co-Author: Pranav Bingi, BS – Thomas Jefferson University
    Co-Author: Andrew T. Neeson, BS – Thomas Jefferson University
    Senior Author: Colin T. Huntley, MD – Thomas Jefferson University
    Sleep Medicine
  • Monday, Oct 19th
    1:36 PM - 1:42 PM PT
    Comparative Analysis of Anterior and Posterior Nasal Compartments in Patients with Symptoms of Nasal Obstruction
    Location: 403B
    Presenting Author: Muskaan Aggarwal, Other – University of Pennsylvania
    Co-Author: Eric R. Thuler, MD, PhD, MBA – University of Pennsylvania
    Co-Author: Michael Nichols, Other – Penn Sleep Surgery
    Co-Author: Yash S. Dixit, BS – Thomas Jefferson University
    Co-Author: Erica Kent, Other – University of Pennsylvania
    Co-Author: Akshay Tangutur, MS – Schmidt College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University
    Senior Author: Raj C. Dedhia, MD – University of Pennsylvania
    Sleep Medicine
  • Monday, Oct 19th
    1:42 PM - 1:48 PM PT
    Matched Clinical Outcomes of Inspire V vs. Inspire IV Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation: A Pilot Study
    Location: 403B
    Presenting Author: Yash S. Dixit, BS – Thomas Jefferson University
    Co-Author: Pranav Bingi, BS – Thomas Jefferson University
    Co-Author: Sophia Linguiti, BA – Thomas Jefferson University
    Co-Author: Tyler J. Allcroft, BS – Thomas Jefferson University
    Senior Author: Colin T. Huntley, MD – Thomas Jefferson University
    Sleep Medicine
  • Monday, Oct 19th
    1:48 PM - 1:54 PM PT
    Machine Learning to Predict Upper Airway Stimulation Outcomes
    Location: 403B
    Presenting Author: Bryan A. Renslo, MD – Thomas Jefferson University
    Co-Author: Sophia Linguiti, BA – Thomas Jefferson University
    Co-Author: Andrew T. Neeson, BS – Thomas Jefferson University
    Co-Author: Mary-Katherine Pontarelli, BS – Thomas Jefferson University
    Co-Author: Oluebubechukwu Eze, BS – Howard University College of Medicine
    Senior Author: Colin T. Huntley, MD – Thomas Jefferson University
    Sleep Medicine
  • Monday, Oct 19th
    1:54 PM - 2:00 PM PT
    Effect of Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation on Metabolic Outcomes: Preliminary Results from a Randomized Crossover Trial
    Location: 403B
    Presenting Author: Allison Lin, BS – Columbia University Irving Medical Center
    Co-Author: Maria V. Suurna, MD – University of Miami
    Co-Author: Ashutosh Kacker, MBBS, MD – Weill Cornell Medicine
    Co-Author: Eric J. Kezirian, MD, MPH – UCLA
    Co-Author: Sanja Jelic, MD – Columbia University Irving Medical Center
    Co-Author: Marie-Pierre St-Onge, PhD – Columbia University Irving Medical Center
    Senior Author: Yi Cai, MD – Columbia University
    Sleep Medicine
  • Monday, Oct 19th
    2:30 PM - 3:30 PM PT
    Evaluating OSA Outcomes: CPAP, Surgery, Nerve Stimulation, and GLP-1 Agonists
    Location: 403B
    Lead Presenter: Edward M. Weaver, MD MPH – Univ of Washington
    Co-Presenter: Eric J. Kezirian, MD, MPH – UCLA
    Sleep Medicine
  • Monday, Oct 19th
    4:00 PM - 5:00 PM PT
    Redefining Success with Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation: Therapy Effectiveness and Post-implant Monitoring
    Location: 403B
    Panelist: Jolie Chang, MD – University of California, San Francisco
    Moderator: Courtney T. Chou, MD – NYU Department of Otolaryngology
    Panelist: Colin T. Huntley, MD – Thomas Jefferson University
    Panelist: Yi Cai, MD – Columbia University
    Sleep Medicine
  • Tuesday, Oct 20th
    7:30 AM - 8:30 AM PT
    Scientific Oral Presentations 4 - Sleep Medicine
    Location: 403B
    Moderator: Michael J. Hutz, MD – Rush University Medical Center
    Moderator: Emily A. Commesso, MD – Duke University School of Medicine
    Sleep Medicine
  • Tuesday, Oct 20th
    7:30 AM - 7:36 AM PT
    Changes in Cardiovascular Risk Factors After Maxillomandibular Advancement
    Location: 403B
    Presenting Author: Nicolas S. Poupore, MD – Medical University of South Carolina
    Senior Author: Mohamed A. Abdelwahab, MD, PhD – Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Medical University of South Carolina
    Sleep Medicine
  • Tuesday, Oct 20th
    7:30 AM - 8:30 AM PT
    Comprehensive Sleep Surgery: Integrating Phenotypes, Microbiome Insights, and Role of Tonsil Fossa Closure
    Location: West Exhibit Hall A, Learning Zone 4
    Moderator: Li-Jen Hsin, MD – Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou Medical Center
    Panelist: Hsueh-Yu Li, MD – Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou Medical Center, Taiwan
    Panelist: Yi-chan Lee, MD – Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Keelung
    Panelist: Li-Ang Lee, MD, MSc, PhD – Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou Medical Center, Taiwan
    Sleep Medicine
  • Tuesday, Oct 20th
    7:36 AM - 7:42 AM PT
    Comparative Analysis of Postoperative Outcomes in Patients Undergoing MMA with and Without DISE
    Location: 403B
    Presenting Author: Anish Chhabra, BS – Sidney Kimmel Medical College
    Co-Author: Pranav Bingi, BS – Thomas Jefferson University
    Co-Author: Tyler J. Allcroft, BS – Thomas Jefferson University
    Co-Author: Andrew T. Neeson, BS – Thomas Jefferson University
    Senior Author: Colin T. Huntley, MD – Thomas Jefferson University
    Sleep Medicine
  • Tuesday, Oct 20th
    7:42 AM - 7:48 AM PT
    Adherence to Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation and Its Association with Mental Health Outcomes
    Location: 403B
    Presenting Author: Spencer H. Short, MD – Lehigh Valley Health Network Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
    Senior Author: Jason Ohlstein, MD – Lehigh Valley Health Network Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
    Sleep Medicine
  • Tuesday, Oct 20th
    7:48 AM - 7:54 AM PT
    Multicenter Retrospective Cohort Study of Explantation of Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation System for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
    Location: 403B
    Presenting Author: Julia Dmowska, MD – UCLA Medical Center
    Co-Author: Colin T. Huntley, MD – Thomas Jefferson University
    Co-Author: Thomas M. Kaffenberger, MD – University of Pittsburgh Department of Otolaryngology
    Co-Author: Maria V. Suurna, MD – University of Miami
    Senior Author: Eric J. Kezirian, MD, MPH – UCLA
    Co-Author: Phillip A. Huyett, MD – Mass Eye and Ear
    Co-Author: Silvana Bellotto, MD – VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL SCHOOL
    Sleep Medicine
  • Tuesday, Oct 20th
    7:54 AM - 8:00 AM PT
    Impact of Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation on Neuropsychiatric Outcomes in Obstructive Sleep Apnea
    Location: 403B
    Presenting Author: Karolina Lungova, BS – Medical College of Wisconsin
    Co-Author: Sagar Singh Matharu, BS – Medical College of Wisconsin
    Senior Author: Tucker B. Woodson, MD – Medical College of Wisconsin
    Sleep Medicine
  • Tuesday, Oct 20th
    8:00 AM - 8:06 AM PT
    Impact of Gender on the Outcome of Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulator Therapy in Obstructive Sleep Apnea
    Location: 403B
    Presenting Author: William P. Marshall, MD – West Virginia University
    Co-Author: Ian L. Sunyecz, DO – West Virginia University
    Senior Author: Chadi A. Makary, MD – West Virginia University Dept of Oto
    Sleep Medicine
  • Tuesday, Oct 20th
    8:06 AM - 8:12 AM PT
    Understanding Longitudinal Apnea-hypopnea Index Trajectories with a Sleep Mat in Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation and Uvulopharyngoplasty
    Location: 403B
    Presenting Author: Tiffany Husman, BS – University of California, San Francisco
    Co-Author: Pearl Doan, BS – University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine
    Co-Author: Wynne Zheng, MA – Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, University of California, San Francisco
    Co-Author: Joshua Zhao, BS – University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine
    Co-Author: Megan L. Durr, MD – University of California San Francisco
    Co-Author: Katherine Malcom, MD – Department of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco
    Senior Author: Jolie L. Chang, MD – Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, University of California, San Francisco
    Sleep Medicine
  • Tuesday, Oct 20th
    8:12 AM - 8:18 AM PT
    Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation Improves Sequelae of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Long-term Follow-up
    Location: 403B
    Presenting Author: Atri Bhattacharyya, BA – UMass Medical School
    Co-Author: Aniket Maini, BS – UMass Chan Medical School
    Co-Author: Andrew W. Liu, BA – UMass Chan Medical School
    Senior Author: Christopher J. Ito, MD, MEd – UMass Memorial Medical Center / UMass Chan Medical School
    Sleep Medicine
  • Tuesday, Oct 20th
    8:18 AM - 8:24 AM PT
    Association Between Loop Gain and Arousal Threshold with Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation Therapy Use
    Location: 403B
    Presenting Author: Andrea S. Rivera Diaz, MSc – Columbia University
    Co-Author: Allison Lin, BS – Columbia University Irving Medical Center
    Co-Author: Rachel B. Kutler, MD, MS – University of California, San Francisco
    Co-Author: Maria V. Suurna, MD – University of Miami
    Co-Author: Ashutosh Kacker, MBBS, MD – Weill Cornell Medicine
    Senior Author: Yi Cai, MD – Columbia University
    Sleep Medicine
  • Tuesday, Oct 20th
    8:24 AM - 8:30 AM PT
    Feasibility and Effectiveness of Combination Nasal Surgery and Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation
    Location: 403B
    Presenting Author: Elizabeth Sell, MD, MSc – University of Pittsburgh Medical Center - Medical Education Program
    Co-Author: Olivier O. Bourguillon, MD – University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
    Senior Author: Ryan J. Soose, MD – University of Pittsburgh Department of Otolaryngology
    Senior Author: Thomas M. Kaffenberger, MD – University of Pittsburgh Department of Otolaryngology
    Sleep Medicine
  • Tuesday, Oct 20th
    8:45 AM - 9:45 AM PT
    Snoring to Soaring: Incorporating Sleep Surgery into Comprehensive ENT Practice
    Location: 403B
    Lead Presenter: Nicholas A. Beckmann, DO – Colorado ENT & Allergy
    Co-Presenter: Thomas Heineman, MD – Physicians Clinic of Iowa
    Sleep Medicine
  • Tuesday, Oct 20th
    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PT
    Sleep Surgery Trials – Challenges (Part 1)
    Location: 403B
    Lead Presenter: Edward M. Weaver, MD MPH – Univ of Washington
    Co-Presenter: Derek J. Lam, MD – Oregon Health and Science University
    Sleep Medicine
  • Tuesday, Oct 20th
    11:15 AM - 12:15 PM PT
    Matching Patient to Procedure: The Art and Science of Sleep Surgery Selection
    Location: 515A
    Moderator: Andrea M. Plawecki, MD – Henry Ford Health
    Panelist: Emily A. Commesso, MD – Duke University School of Medicine
    Panelist: Yi Cai, MD – Columbia University
    Panelist: Michael J. Hutz, MD – Rush University Medical Center
    Sleep Medicine
  • Tuesday, Oct 20th
    11:15 AM - 12:15 PM PT
    Sleep Surgery Trials – Solutions (Part 2)
    Location: 403B
    Lead Presenter: Edward M. Weaver, MD MPH – Univ of Washington
    Co-Presenter: Stuart G. MacKay, BSC Med MBBS (hons) – University of Wollongong
    Sleep Medicine