Improving Operative Outcomes in Complex Head and Neck Cancer Patients: Prehabilitation Through Enhanced Recovery

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM PT

Location: West Exhibit Hall A, Learning Zone 3

Moderator(s)

Scott A. Roof, MD, Masters

Assistant Professor
Mount Sinai Hospital
New York, New York, United States

Panelist(s)

Katelyn O. Stepan, MD

Assistant Professor
Northwestern University
Chicago, IL, United States
Sidharth V. Puram, MD PhD

Lindburg Professor and Department Chair, Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Washington University in St Louis
Saint Louis, MO, United States
Matthew J. Mifsud, MD

Associate Professor &Interim Chair, Chief Division of Head & Neck Oncology & Reconstructive Surgery
University of South Florida Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Tampa, Florida, United States

1. Explain key components of ERAS protocols in head and neck surgery.
2. Evaluate strategies to enhance compliance with ERAS protocols across multidisciplinary teams.
3. Implement evidence-based ERAS practices to optimize patient outcomes and reduce complications.

Learning Objectives:

1. Explain key components of ERAS protocols in head and neck surgery.
2. Evaluate strategies to enhance compliance with ERAS protocols across multidisciplinary teams.
3. Implement evidence-based ERAS practices to optimize patient outcomes and reduce complications.