Rusha Patel: Medical Optimization of Patients undergoing Head & Neck Surgery

In this clinical session, Dr. Rusha Patel addresses the critical role of medical optimization in patients scheduled for head and neck surgery — particularly complex oncologic and microvascular reconstructive procedures. The talk covers evidence-based strategies and perioperative planning aimed at identifying and managing medical risk factors that can influence surgical outcomes, complication rates, and overall recovery. Attendees learn how thorough preoperative assessment and optimization of comorbid conditions such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, nutritional status, and airway challenges can reduce perioperative morbidity and enhance recovery pathways. The session also highlights the importance of a multidisciplinary approach, integrating medical, anesthetic, and surgical considerations to improve patient resilience before, during, and after major head and neck procedures — reflecting principles similar to enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols that have been shown to improve outcomes in major surgical specialties.

The Video is Now Available On Demand

SPEAKER: Rusha Patel, MD, Associate Professor, Fellowship Program Director, Head & Neck and Microvascular Surgery, Medical Director - Stephenson Cancer Center Head and Neck Clinic, University of Oklahoma 

ONLINE LIVE EVENT

San Francisco: Monday, June 10, 2024 at 4:00 pm

Mexico City: Monday, June 10, 2024 at 5:00 pm

New York: Monday, June 10, 2024 at 7:00 pm

Rio de Janeiro: Monday, June 10, 2024 at 8:00 pm

London: Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 12:00 midnight

Berlin: Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 1:00 am

Johannesburg: Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 1:00 am

Cairo: Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 2:00 am

Oklahoma City: Monday, June 10, 2024 at 6:00 pm

LANGUAGE: The event language is English. Closed Caption translation and Portuguese/Spanish speaking moderators will be present. 

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DECLARATION : In accordance with criterion 13 of document UEMS 2023.07.rev “EACCME® Criteria for the Accreditation of Live Educational Events (LEEs)” and the Standard v. Commercial or Promotional Conflict of Interest, published by the American Dental Association Continuing Education Recognition Program (ADA CERP), all surgeON presenters sign a Conflict of Interest form to document all perceived or actual conflicts of interest for the last 3 years, whether due to a financial or other relationship. This document can be viewed at the beginning of the event or on request by emailing info@surgeon-events.org No fee, honorarium or arrangement for re-imbursement of expenses in relation to the this event has been provided to the speaker.