Treating Oropharyngeal Cancer: Transoral Robotic Surgery and Multidisciplinary Care

Sarah Sydlowski, AuD, PhD returns to the podcast to discuss the importance of proper communication to patients with hearing loss. Dr. Sydlowski explains how effective communication can influence patient compliance with provider recommendations and overall treatment adherence, as well as how healthcare systems can optimize care for patients with hearing loss.

We welcome singing voice specialist (SVS) Dr. Nick Klein to the podcast, as he discusses the SVS's role in vocal injury recovery. Dr. Klein and Dr. Bryson also emphasize the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration between medical professionals, speech-language pathologists, and voice teachers to ensure optimal outcomes for this unique patient population.

Meet pediatric otolaryngologist Alisa Timashpolsky, who joins the podcast to discuss the latest in otology, rhinology and multidisciplinary care for complex ENT conditions found in children.

Host Paul Bryson, MD, MBA previews featured research and presentations from Cleveland Clinic at next week's Combined Otolaryngology Spring Meetings (COSM). Check out ClevelandClinic.org/COSM2025 for collaborative opportunities with us, and visit us at Booth #632 in the exhibit hall - see you in New Orleans!

Jamie Ku, MD joins to discuss the latest advancements in treating oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma, including transoral robotic surgery, and her recent ASCO publication. The episode also explores Dr. Ku's VeloSano-funded research on improving outcomes for tongue cancer patients and reducing treatment burden for oral cancer patients.

Martin Brodsky, PhD, ScM previews two exciting upcoming events: the ASHA Health Care Summit 2025 on ICU collaboration in May, and a September CME on multidisciplinary airway, voice, and swallowing care. Dr. Brodsky also shares the latest research and clinical insights in the field of speech-language pathology.

Join host Paul Bryson, MD, MBA as he welcomes Alan Martinez, DDS, a new member of our Section of Dentistry and Oral Surgery. In this episode, Dr. Martinez shares his diverse training background and discusses the breadth of conditions treated by the dentistry and oral surgery team, highlighting their multidisciplinary approach.

Host Paul Bryson, MD, MBA shares key findings from a longitudinal study revealing that otolaryngologists are the primary surgical specialists consulted for chronic cough. Learn how this condition, often disruptive to patient quality of life, necessitates a collaborative approach involving pulmonology, gastroenterology, and allergy/immunology.

We welcome our new rhinologist Christopher Roxbury, MD, who joins to discuss the latest advancements in endoscopic skull base surgery. Dr. Roxbury shares insights on the evolution of surgical techniques and his commitment to improving patient care and outcomes.

Facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dane Genther, MD joins to discuss a novel technique to repair nasal septal perforation. Dr. Genther also looks ahead to new innovations in preservation rhinoplasty and facial reanimation.