This year’s research day was filled with insightful panel discussions and presentations spanning fundamental, translational, and clinical research across all subspecialties. We were thrilled to welcome Dr. Yuri Agrawal, Chair of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Colorado as our keynote speaker! A special thanks to Dr. Michelle Chen and Dr. Andrey Finegersh for their dedicated effort in organizing this event.
At the 2025 Stanford Preservation & Structural Rhinoplasty Course, the core message emphasized that preservation rhinoplasty is outstanding, structural methods remain powerful, and combining the two can be transformative, with true excellence lying in knowing when to use each approach and why. The program drew world-class faculty from Europe, Asia, South Africa, South America, and North America, with attendees traveling from Brazil, China, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Bangladesh, the UAE, and the United States. Over two days, the agenda featured didactics, recorded live surgeries, keynote lectures, and dynamic panels, including two cases reviewed in depth, followed by a final day of cadaver dissection. A sincere thanks to all who taught and contributed.
Stanford Rhinology and Skull Base Surgery held its 5th Annual Stanford Complex Endoscopic Endonasal Course.
The 2025 5th Annual Stanford Complex Endoscopic Endonasal Course brought together world-renowned experts to deliver advanced training in endoscopic skull base surgery. Drs. Peter Hwang, Zara Patel, Jayakar Nayak, Michael Chang, and Noel Ayoub partnered with Dr. Juan Fernandez-Miranda of Neurosurgery and other skull base colleagues from Stanford and the University of Pittsburgh to provide comprehensive instruction to an international cohort of participants. Through high-yield didactics, live surgery, and hands-on cadaveric dissection, attendees gained exposure to cutting-edge techniques in endoscopic endonasal skull base procedures.
Our Division of Laryngology is thrilled to announce the 3rd Annual Stanford/Langmore FEES Course with hands-on training for licensed adult and pediatric SLPs from January 23 -24, 2026. Led by Dr. Ann Kearney, CScD, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, the two-day course will cover FEES fundamentals, applications, pediatric applications, and the otolaryngologist's role. Faculty members of Langmore FEES, LLC represent clinicians, teachers, and researchers extensively trained by Dr. Susan Langmore, developer of the FEES procedure. These expert leaders in the field of swallowing evaluation and treatment are joined by providers in Stanford Medical’s Division of Laryngology including five fellowship-trained laryngologists and five voice and swallow specialized SLPs.
The Stanford Sleep Apnea Course, presented by our Sleep Surgery Division, makes its debut from May 14-16, 2026. This course will be directed by Robson Capasso, MD and Pedro Gomes de Oliveira, MD, FEBOMFS. Drawing on Stanford's pioneering legacy as a premier center for OSA surgical care, this course offers a fresh, comprehensive approach that spans wearable technologies, patient phenotyping, cutting-edge surgical techniques, and emerging therapies. Participants learn directly from Stanford's renowned sleep surgery faculty and alumni, complemented by guest speakers from Silicon Valley and around the world.
Stanford OHNS had an inspiring and unforgettable experience at AAO-HNSF & OTO EXPO 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
From cutting-edge presentations and thought-provoking panels to reconnecting with mentors, alumni, and colleagues, this conference reminded us how far our field has come—and how far it still has to go.
Robson Capasso, MD and Kara Meister, MD were both Committee Chairs for the AAO-HNSF 2025 Annual Meeting.
Dr. Robson Capasso was appointed Chair of the AAO-HNSF Sleep Disorders Committee. This leadership reflects his longstanding involvement with national clinical guidelines and innovation in sleep surgery. Dr. Kara Meister was appointed Chair of the AAO-HNSF Pediatric Otolaryngology Education Committee. This committee is responsible for the educational mission of creating content related to pediatric otolaryngology for the Academy and its members. The committee received a Committee of Excellence award in 2025.
Patrick Kiessling, MD, Laurie Lalakea, MD, and alumnus Duncan Meiklejohn, MD participated in a well-received panel presentation titled, “Incorporating Sustainability into QI Projects and Other Opportunities Outside of the OCC” at the SUO/AADO/OPDO 2025 Combined Meeting in Washington, DC.
Dr. Lalakea and Dr. Meiklejohn organized a panel on sustainability education within residency training at the annual combine meeting of the Society for University Otolaryngologists/ Association of Academic Departments of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery/Otolaryngology Program Directors Organization Combined Annual Meeting, in Washington, DC on November 7. Educating trainees about resource stewardship and healthcare sustainability is a current gap and compelling educational need given the significant environmental harms and waste associated with medical care delivery. This expert panel highlighted the rationale and methodology for providing sustainability education through quality improvement curricula, journal clubs, grand rounds and clinical teaching.
Konstantina Stankovic, MD, PhD had the privilege of delivering the Tauno Palva Memorial Lecture at Helsinki University Hospital in Finland.
The Tauno Palva memorial lectureship was established to celebrate the remarkable legacy of Dr. Palva as a distinguished otologic surgeon, accomplished scientist, respected educator, and inspiring leader. Dr. Stankovic delivered a lecture on the mechanisms of vestibular schwannoma (VS)-induced hearing loss, showcasing how VS-secreted factor contribute to the impairment, while summarizing her lab’s pioneering, systematic approach to studying these factors.
Robson Capasso, MD remains deeply involved in the Stanford Mussalem Center for Biodesign as a Faculty Advisor, actively mentoring interdisciplinary teams in translational health innovation.
Kenyatta University is one of the three African universities the Stanford Mussalem Center for Biodesign has collaborated with for the East Africa Biodesign (EAB) program. The visit enabled strategic planning for the EAB program, covering the team’s progress, the Kenyatta University’s priorities, the contextual differences in applying biodesign in Kenya, and discussions of digital health innovation, commercialization, and sustainability.
The Brazilian delegation participated in lectures and discussions with Stanford Biodesign faculty on topics including US reimbursement, IP, commercialization, and business models; as well as a tour of the Stanford startup accelerator, StartX; a prototyping workshop. A highlight of the week was the joint session with our Innovation Fellows, facilitated by Dr. Capasso, during which they discussed the healthcare systems in Latin America.
Nikolas Blevins, MD was an invited faculty member at the Open Medical Institute’s Otology and Temporal Bone Surgery course held in Salzburg, Austria.
Dr. Nikolas Blevins was one of seven renowned surgeons invited to share their expertise with 34 participants from 25 countries at the Otology and Temporal Bone Surgery course. The program included a full day in the hands-on dissection lab, where participants practiced and refined otologic techniques such as mastoidectomy, stapedectomy, and the facial recess approach, complemented by engaging lectures.
Zara Patel, MD was the invited Keynote Rhinology speaker of this year’s Panamerican Congress of Otorhinolaryngology, which was held in Santiago, Chile.
Dr. Zara Patel opened the congress speaking about her work in Artificial Intelligence in Rhinology, and gave two more talks throughout the week on Treating Olfactory Loss and Precision Frontal Sinus Surgery.
The Pediatric Otolaryngology Division was well represented at the 2025 Asian Pacific Pediatric Otolaryngology Society Conference in Seoul, Korea.
Dr. Alan Cheng presented on molecular diagnosis and treatment of pediatric hearing loss. Dr. Tulio Valdez presented on challenging issues in pediatric obstructive sleep apnea, neonatal and pediatric hearing screening, and innovation in pediatric otolaryngology. Dr. Grace Kim presented on difficult head and neck cases and multidisciplinary care for vascular anomaly patients.
Alan Cheng, MD, Edward Damrose, MD, and C. Kwang Sung, MD, MS were invited Keynote Speakers for the 119th Annual Meeting and the International Conference of the Taiwan Society of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery (TSOHNS) in Tainan, Taiwan.
Dr. Alan Cheng delivered a presentation on the molecular diagnosis and treatment options for children with hearing loss. Dr. Damrose spoke on surgical treatment of cricopharyngeal achalasia and the evolution of endoscopic techniques. Dr. Kwang discussed transforming laryngology with needles and lasers.
Robson Capasso, MD and Pedro Martins Gomes de Oliveira, MD were invited speakers at the World Sleep Congress 2025 in Singapore.
Dr. Robson Capasso delivered a masterclass on real-world evidence in sleep research, while Dr. Pedro Martins Gomes de Oliveira discussed how co-morbid insomnia and obstructive sleep apnea (COMISA) can influence surgical outcomes in sleep surgery.
Publications
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Kullar PJ, Bekale LA, Chen J, et al. Amplifying Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress With Adenosine Triphosphate–Coated Gold Nanoclusters: A Promising Approach for the Treatment of Vestibular Schwannoma. Otology & Neurotology. 2025;46(7):e269. doi:10.1097/MAO.0000000000004403
Miranda Portillo LS, Huang AP, Hosamani IV, Sanchez CN, Heller S, Benkafadar N. Anatomical and molecular insights into avian inner ear sensory hair cell regeneration. Developmental Biology. 2025;525:13-25. doi:10.1016/j.ydbio.2025.05.021
Amin R, Agarwal A, Chiang J, et al. Care of Infants and Children with Tracheostomies: An Official American Thoracic Society Clinical Practice Guideline. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2025;211(11):2001-2020. doi:10.1164/rccm.202508-2055ST
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Bobeff EJ, Szmyd B, Młynarski W, et al. Comparative Outcomes of Gross Total Resection vs. Subtotal Resection Plus Radiotherapy for Preventing Craniopharyngioma Recurrence: A Meta-Analysis of the Endoscopic Endonasal Approach. Cancers. 2025;17(15):2516. doi:10.3390/cancers17152516
Sharifi A, Sajjadi H, Steenerson KK, et al. Comparing Intratympanic to Surgical Management in Refractory Meniere Disease: A Systematic Review Plus Network Meta-analysis. Otol Neurotol. 2026;47(1):191-200. doi:10.1097/MAO.0000000000004682
Gyawali BR, Dutta H, Devkota A, et al. Comparison of Outcomes Between Primary Laryngotracheal Reconstruction and Partial Cricotracheal Resection in Moderate Grade Pediatric Subglottic Stenosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Laryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology. 2025;10(4):e70203. doi:10.1002/lio2.70203
Choi H, Shin JH, Jo H, Sunwoo JB, Jeon NL. Correction: Evaluating migration and cytotoxicity of tissue-resident and conventional NK cells in a 3D microphysiological system using live-cell imaging. Lab Chip. 2025;25(17):4447-4447. doi:10.1039/D5LC90087E
Vasilijic S, Seist R, Yin Z, Xu L, Stankovic KM. Correction: Immune profiling of human vestibular schwannoma secretions identifies TNF-α and TWEAK as cytokines with synergistic potential to impair hearing. J Neuroinflammation. 2025;22(1):196. doi:10.1186/s12974-025-03484-6
Agosti E, Guirges B, Tartaglia FC, et al. Deep Learning for Automatic Segmentation of Pituitary Adenomas: A Videomics Study. Operative Neurosurgery. Published online May 11, 2022:10.1227/ons.0000000000001781. doi:10.1227/ons.0000000000001781
Bastien AJ, Lee J, Kupferman S, et al. Dental Prosthetic Rehabilitation in Mandibular Reconstruction: Optimizing Timing and Patient Selection. Laryngoscope. 2025;135(8):2801-2809. doi:10.1002/lary.32084
Chan CT, Pletcher MJ, Balakrishnan K, Hswen Y, Scheffler A. Development, Validation, and Comparison of Machine Learning Models for Predicting Pediatric Surgical Site Infections Using the NSQIP-P Database. J Am Coll Surg. Published online November 3, 2025. doi:10.1097/XCS.0000000000001683
Debbaneh P, Martinez-Salazar A, Tran QL, et al. Diagnostic Yield of Neck Mass Imaging: Impact of Clinician Specialty. The Permanente Journal. 2025;0(0):1-7. doi:10.7812/TPP/25.110
Most SP. Discussion: The External Strip and Internal Spreader Graft Combined with Dorsal Preservation Rhinoplasty. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2025;156(5):664e. doi:10.1097/PRS.0000000000012293
Baron R, Steenerson KK. Dizziness: When Is It Migraine, and When Is It Not? Curr Neurol Neurosci Rep. 2025;25(1):56. doi:10.1007/s11910-025-01442-6
Amin MR, Belafsky PC, Best SR, et al. DNA Immunotherapy (INO-3107) Results in Long-Term Surgery Reduction in RRP. The Laryngoscope. 2025;135(11):4287-4295. doi:10.1002/lary.32416
Alvarez AS, Palejwala A, Nayak J, Maher C, Fernandez-Miranda JC. Endoscopic Endonasal Supratotal Resection of a Pediatric Clival Chordoma With Intradural Extension and Brainstem Compression. Oper Neurosurg. Published online October 15, 2025. doi:10.1227/ons.0000000000001805
Kim Y, Govia LCG, Dane A, et al. Error mitigation with stabilized noise in superconducting quantum processors. Nat Commun. 2025;16(1):8439. doi:10.1038/s41467-025-62820-9
Asmaro K, Vigo V, Kim LH, et al. Expanded Endoscopic Endonasal Approach for Resection of Abducens Nerve Schwannoma Within the Cavernous Sinus and Posterior Fossa: 2-Dimensional Operative Video. Operative Neurosurgery. Published online May 11, 2022:10.1227/ons.0000000000001803. doi:10.1227/ons.0000000000001803
Tham T, Kim AH, Wilensky J, et al. Frontal Sinus Inverted Papilloma: Surgical Challenges and Outcomes of a Multi-Institutional Cohort. The Laryngoscope. n/a(n/a). doi:10.1002/lary.70103
Wongworawut Y, Hwang PH, Nayak JV, Dodd R, Fernandez-Miranda JC, Patel ZM. Functionality of Pituitary Tumors Impacts Sinonasal Quality of Life Before and After Endoscopic Surgery. Laryngoscope. Published online September 17, 2025. doi:10.1002/lary.70116
Seagle HM, Akerele AT, DeCorte JA, et al. Genomics-informed drug-repurposing strategy identifies two therapeutic targets for preventing liver disease associated with metabolic dysfunction. The American Journal of Human Genetics. 2025;112(8):1778-1791. doi:10.1016/j.ajhg.2025.06.014
Kishimoto I, Cheng AG. How compartments talk: Compartment coupling guides cochlear development. PLoS Biol. 2025;23(9):e3003360. doi:10.1371/journal.pbio.3003360
Tham T, Megwalu UC. Is the Risk of Clinically Significant Hemorrhage Following Tonsillectomy Greater in Adults Than Children? The Laryngoscope. n/a(n/a). doi:10.1002/lary.70120
Callander JK, Patel ZM. Is There Utility in Testing Pathologic Specimen for HPV in Sinonasal Inverted Papilloma? The Laryngoscope. n/a(n/a). doi:10.1002/lary.70053
Losorelli S, Kandathil CK, Saltychev M, Rossi-Meyer M, Most SP. Knowing that Someone Had Facial Plastic Surgery Does Not Modify Perceptions of Attractiveness or Social Attributes. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Published online March 24, 2021:10.1097/PRS.0000000000012350. doi:10.1097/PRS.0000000000012350
Duan H, Yang Y, Niu WL, et al. Localization of sentinel lymph nodes using augmented-reality system: a cadaveric feasibility study. Eur J Nucl Med Mol Imaging. 2025;52(10):3643-3652. doi:10.1007/s00259-025-07216-z
Jiang N, Ito S, Goto A. Long-term impact of the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant disaster on confidence in giving birth or caring for a child: a stratified analysis by family structure and prefecture. J Radiol Prot. 2025;45(4):041510. doi:10.1088/1361-6498/ae13b6
Palma M, Chaufan M, Breuer CB, et al. Lymph node environment drives FSP1 targetability in metastasizing melanoma. Nature. Published online November 5, 2025. doi:10.1038/s41586-025-09709-1
Megwalu UC, Ma Y, Divi V, Tian L. Mediators of Racial Disparities in Head and Neck Cancer Survival. The Laryngoscope. n/a(n/a). doi:10.1002/lary.70107
Kim GYE, Corbin CK, Grolleau F, Baiocchi M, Chen JH. Monitoring strategies for continuous evaluation of deployed clinical prediction models. J Biomed Inform. 2025;168:104854. doi:10.1016/j.jbi.2025.104854
Park RK, Lee MC, Härtl S, et al. Multimodal Shortwave Infrared Imaging for Visualization of Injection Laryngoplasty. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. Published online October 17, 2025. doi:10.1002/ohn.70050
Green A, Wei EX, Akkina SR, Pepper JP. National Utilization of Dynamic Facial Nerve Reconstruction Procedures in Pediatric Patients. J Craniofac Surg. Published online November 25, 2025. doi:10.1097/SCS.0000000000012220
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Marks KL, Vojtech J, Díaz Cádiz ME, et al. Observation of Laryngeal Postures via High-Speed Videoendoscopy in Adductor Laryngeal Dystonia. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. Published online November 30, 2025:34894251388829. doi:10.1177/00034894251388829
Fieux M, Patel ZM. Office-based Sinus Surgery. Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America. 2025;58(4):705-717. doi:10.1016/j.otc.2025.03.012
Whitcroft KL, Hernandez AK, Andrews P, et al. Olfactory implants: international opinion paper on emerging technologies and clinical applications. Rhinology. Published online July 14, 2025. doi:10.4193/Rhin24.523
Stevens SM, Meyer A, Rivas A, et al. Outcomes Following Cochlear Osia 2 Implantation in Patients Ages 5–11 Years: A Multi-Center Trial. The Laryngoscope. 2025;135(8):2958-2966. doi:10.1002/lary.32159
Penaranda D, Cheng AG, Ahmad I. Pediatric ossiculoplasty and implications in cholesteatoma surgery. Curr Opin Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. Published online September 18, 2025. doi:10.1097/MOO.0000000000001084
Penaranda D, Cheng AG, Ahmad I. Pediatric ossiculoplasty and implications in cholesteatoma surgery. Current Opinion in Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery. 2025;33(6):383. doi:10.1097/MOO.0000000000001084
Belsky MA, Ma Y, Halpern CH, Erickson-DiRenzo E. Perception of Vocal Tremor After Deep Brain Stimulation in Varying Speech Contexts. J Voice. Published online October 8, 2025:S0892-1997(25)00392-3. doi:10.1016/j.jvoice.2025.09.026
Pham N, Kullar P, Fischbein N, et al. Prospective MR Evaluation of Endolymphatic Hydrops at Multiple Flip Angles Using Single-Dose Gadolinium Contrast. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol. 2025;46(12):2599-2609. doi:10.3174/ajnr.A8880
Nguyen HTN, Kuo HC, Vasilijic S, et al. Proteomic Analysis Identifies Novel Plasma Biomarkers in Patients With Vestibular Schwannoma. Otol Neurotol. Published online November 11, 2025. doi:10.1097/MAO.0000000000004729
Tang A, Adida S, Donohue J, et al. Proton Beam vs Intensity-Modulated Radiotherapy in Olfactory Neuroblastoma. JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. Published online October 30, 2025. doi:10.1001/jamaoto.2025.3816
Shembel AC, Morrison RA, McDowell S, et al. Relationships Between Laryngoscopic Analysis Metrics of Supraglottic Compression and Vocal Effort in Primary Muscle Tension Dysphonia. J Voice. 2025;39(6):1571-1578. doi:10.1016/j.jvoice.2023.06.011
Wei O, Krishnan PS, Formeister EJ, et al. Risk Factors and Preceding Events Predisposing the Development of Superior Canal Dehiscence Syndrome. Otol Neurotol. 2026;47(1):185-190. doi:10.1097/MAO.0000000000004662
Power Y, Liu J, Rehman U, et al. Role of somatostatin receptor 2 (SSTR2) in pituitary adenomas. Clinical and Translational Medicine. 2025;15(8):e70435. doi:10.1002/ctm2.70435
Russell M, Wu CW, Huang TY, et al. Scholarly Dialogue on Risk to the Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve with Thermal Ablation Procedures: A Reflection on Empirical Practices. Thyroid. 2025;35(11):1221-1229. doi:10.1177/10507256251390376
Zhang M, Golchin A, Donner J, Lee MY, Seeley H, Meister KD. Severe Undiagnosed Congenital Hypothyroidism Due to Missed Newborn Screening. JCEM Case Rep. 2025;3(11):luaf233. doi:10.1210/jcemcr/luaf233
Kim AH, Tham T, Giannaris PS, et al. Sinonasal Inverted Papilloma and Clinical Significance of Dysplasia: A Multi-Institutional Study. Laryngoscope. Published online November 22, 2025. doi:10.1002/lary.70263
Wei EX, Ayo-Ajibola O, Green A, Kandathil CK, Most SP. Social Disparities in Facial Fracture Management in the United States: An Analysis of Isolated Nasal Bone Fractures. Facial Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine. Published online October 3, 2025. doi:10.1177/26893614251385525
Breuer CB, Xiong Z, Wang A, et al. Spontaneous and experimental models of lymph node metastasis. Nat Protoc. 2025;20(11):3170-3187. doi:10.1038/s41596-025-01200-5
Thomas J, Giannaris P, Lee K, et al. Synchronous yet distinct HPV-associated sinonasal carcinomas on an immune-dysfunctional background. J Surg Case Rep. 2025;2025(9):rjaf693. doi:10.1093/jscr/rjaf693
Nuyen BA, Kruglik CP, Wang A, et al. The Effect of Surgeon Vocal Pitch and Gender on Patient Satisfaction. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. Published online October 23, 2025. doi:10.1002/ohn.70059
Levi L, Mohan V, Ma Y, et al. The Influence of Nasal Cavity Dimensions on Frequency of Treatment for Rhinitis Symptoms. Int Forum Allergy Rhinol. 2025;15(12):1436-1438. doi:10.1002/alr.70060
Fieux M, Wang E, Liu DT, Patel ZM. Topical Anesthesia and Olfactory Capability: A Pilot Study. Laryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology. 2025;10(5):e70250. doi:10.1002/lio2.70250
Sato MP, Hosamani IV, Heller S, Kubota M. Transcriptomic comparison of avian auditory and vestibular sensory epithelia. iScience. 2025;28(11):113780. doi:10.1016/j.isci.2025.113780
Hosseinzadeh F, Liu G, Tsai E, et al. Utilizing a publicly accessible automated machine learning platform to enable diagnosis before tumor surgery. Communications Medicine. 2025;5(1):419. doi:10.1038/s43856-025-01134-9
Huynh PP, Sung CK, Jiang N. Vocal Fold Injection and Thyroplasty Trends From 2012 to 2022 Among Medicare Beneficiaries. The Laryngoscope. n/a(n/a). doi:10.1002/lary.70226
Toles LE, Mau T. Vocal Fold Kinematics in Phonotrauma From High Speed Videoendoscopy. The Laryngoscope. n/a(n/a). doi:10.1002/lary.32452
Belsky MA, Din TF, Balakrishnan K. Zebra Tracheoplasty for Management of Tracheobronchomalacia in a Pediatric Patient. The Laryngoscope. 2025;135(10):3934-3937. doi:10.1002/lary.32281
Podcasts
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