Lodovica Cristofani‐Mencacci
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Dr. Lodovica Cristofani‐Mencacci is a pioneering surgeon whose work sits at the intersection of otolaryngology, sleep medicine, and maxillofacial surgery. Her primary research focuses on innovative, minimally invasive surgical treatments for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), particularly for patients with complex anatomical obstructions. Her most notable contribution is the development and preliminary evaluation of a novel, combined surgical protocol: transoral robotic tongue base reduction and supraglottoplasty integrated with maxillomandibular advancement. This groundbreaking approach, detailed in her 2019 preliminary report (9 citations), offers a new, potentially more effective option for selected severe OSA patients who fail conventional therapies. By merging robotic precision with skeletal advancement, Dr. Cristofani‐Mencacci addresses both soft tissue and bony airway collapse in a single, staged procedure. Her work is gaining recognition for challenging traditional treatment paradigms and expanding the surgical armamentarium against sleep-disordered breathing. For students and researchers, her research exemplifies the power of interdisciplinary collaboration to solve complex clinical problems, demonstrating how combining advanced technologies can lead to transformative patient outcomes in sleep surgery.
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