Generative Artificial Intelligence in Head & Neck Surgery: Practical Applications, Risks, and Clinical Integration

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

8:45 AM - 9:45 AM PT

Location: Concourse Hall 152

Moderator(s)

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Lauren E. Miller, MD MBA

Assistant Professor Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Ohio State University
Columbus, OH, United States

Panelist(s)

Andres M. Bur, MD

Associate Professor
University of Kansas Medical Center
Kansas City, Kansas, United States
Janice L. Farlow, MD, PhD FACS

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Assistant Professor, Department of Otolaryngology -- Head and Neck Surgery, IU School of Medicine
Indianapolis, IN, United States
Robert M. Brody, MD

Associate Professor of Otorhinolaryngology
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Disclosure(s):

Lauren E. Miller, MD MBA:

faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

This panel will provide a structured, practice-focused discussion of AI in head and neck surgery, emphasizing how surgeons can evaluate, adopt, and safely use AI tools in clinical settings. The session will include short, focused presentations followed by moderated discussion and audience Q&A. The session is designed to move beyond theoretical discussions and provide surgeons with concrete tools to assess and responsibly deploy AI technologies.

Learning Objectives:

Identify high-value generative AI use cases in head & neck surgical practice (documentation, patient communication, education, information synthesis).
Recognize and mitigate key failure modes (hallucination, omissions, bias) using practical verification and “human-in-the-loop” safeguards.
Apply implementation principles for responsible use, including privacy/PHI protection, governance, and medicolegal risk awareness.