TITLE
Robson Capasso : Sleep Surgery - Why and Who Needs it (OSA SERIES)
TALK INFO
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a multifactorial disease that requires careful evaluation of the patient’s symptoms and the individual anatomical-physiological situation for the selection of the most appropriate therapy. SurgeON is proud to present world experts this SERIES on OSA.
You can watch the first 3 minutes for free.
CLINICAL PATHWAY
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
SPEAKER
DATE
15/04/24
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
Understand the pathophysiology of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and its systemic health consequences.
Identify appropriate patient selection criteria for surgical management of OSA.
Review indications for sleep surgery and how it fits within the broader OSA treatment algorithm.
Differentiate between various sleep surgery procedures based on anatomical sites of airway obstruction.
Recognize the role of diagnostic tools such as drug-induced sleep endoscopy (DISE) in surgical planning.
Evaluate outcomes, limitations, and risks of sleep surgery in the management of OSA.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Dr. Robson Capasso is the Chief of Sleep Surgery, Professor of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Associate Dean of Research at Stanford University School of Medicine and Advisor to the Stanford Byers Center for Biodesign. His medical training includes Head and Neck Surgery, Neurosciences and Sleep Medicine.
CE ACCREDITATION
surgeOn is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. surgeOn designates this activity for 1 credit hour of continuing education credits.
This event may also be accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME®) for a maximum of 1 European CME credits (ECMEC®s). Each medical specialist should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity. If you are a learner based in the U.S. or Canada EACCME credits are recognized by the American Medical Association (AMA) and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
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.
