No OR Required: Office-based Laryngology Procedures Every Otolaryngologist Should Know

Monday, October 19, 2026

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM PT

Location: 406B

Moderator(s)

NZ

Nina W. Zhao, MD, MAEd

Assistant Professor, Associate Residency Program Director
University Hospitals Cleveland, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
Shaker Heights, Ohio, United States

Panelist(s)

William Z. Gao, MD

Associate Professor; Co-Director, UChicago Voice Center
University of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois, United States
EA

Emily C. Ambrose, MD

Assistant Professor, Dept. of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
University of Colorado/ Denver Health, Colorado, United States
Elizabeth A. Shuman, MD

Assistant Professor
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, California, United States
MK

Maggie A. Kuhn, MD MAS

Professor
University of California Davis
Sacramento, California, United States

Many otolaryngologists routinely care for patients with voice, upper airway, and swallowing complaints who may benefit from procedural intervention, many which can be performed safely and effectively in the office. This panel provides practical guidance on three commonly used office-based laryngology procedures: vocal fold injection augmentation, superior laryngeal nerve block, and transnasal esophagoscopy. Drawing on diverse training backgrounds and practice settings, panelists will discuss shared principles for office procedures, including approach selection, patient preparation, clinic workflow, efficiency, and real-time troubleshooting. Through case vignettes, procedural videos, and interactive discussion, attendees will gain practical strategies to apply in their own clinics.

Learning Objectives:

Compare common approaches to office-based vocal fold injection, including trans-thyrohyoid, peroral, cricothyroid, and through-the-scope techniques, and identify clinical scenarios in which each approach may be preferred.
Describe indications, technique considerations, and medication selection for superior laryngeal nerve block across common clinical applications, including chronic cough, globus sensation, and laryngeal pain.
Apply foundational principles related to patient preparation, clinic workflow integration, and real-time troubleshooting to perform transnasal esophagoscopy and other office-based laryngology procedures.