Alexander Maley

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Alexander Maley is a pioneering surgeon whose work has significantly advanced the surgical management of obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS). His primary research focuses on transoral robotic surgery (TORS), particularly robotic-assisted glossectomy, as a minimally invasive treatment for sleep-disordered breathing. Maley’s major contribution lies in demonstrating the feasibility of performing robotically assisted partial glossectomy without routine tracheotomy, a paradigm shift that reduces patient morbidity and recovery time. His landmark 2012 study, cited 145 times, established a safer, more effective approach to tongue base reduction in OSAHS patients, challenging conventional surgical protocols. By refining the robotic technique in his 2013 publication, Maley provided a detailed procedural roadmap that has guided subsequent clinical adoption. His work has been instrumental in expanding the role of TORS beyond oncology into sleep surgery, offering new hope for patients with refractory OSAHS. Maley’s innovations underscore his commitment to advancing surgical precision and patient-centered outcomes, making him a key figure in the evolution of robotic head and neck surgery.

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1. 1
   Transoral Robotic Glossectomy for the Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea‐Hypopnea Syndrome

   145 citations · 2012
2. 2
   Robotic glossectomy for obstructive sleep apnea technique

   4 citations · 2013

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