Current Evidence on the Different Approaches to Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation in OSA Therapy

Saturday, October 17, 2026

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM PT

Location: West Exhibit Hall A, Learning Zone 4

Moderator(s)

Benedikt Hofauer, MD

Prof. Dr.
Medical University of Innsbruck
Innsbruck, Tirol, Austria

Panelist(s)

Clemens Heiser, MD PhD

Prof. Dr.
Technical University of Munich
Bad Aibling, Bayern, United States
Maria V. Suurna, MD

Professor
University of Miami
Miami, Florida, United States
Olivier M. Vanderveken, MD PhD

Prof. Dr.
University of Antwerp
Edegem, United States

Disclosure(s):

Benedikt Hofauer, MD:

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

In this sessions experts from different countries worldwide with long term experience with different implants for hypoglossal nerve stimulation are going to share their experience in the decision process of which implant to use in which patients.

Learning Objectives:

After attending this symposium, the participants will know the relevant differences between the approaches of the individual stimulation systems and will have seen a demonstration of the surgical procedures.
After attending this symposium, the participants will know the available published evidence on the individual systems.
After attending this symposium, the participants will get an insight into further developments in stimulation therapy.