Faten Awwad

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Faten Awwad is a clinician-researcher whose work sits at the critical intersection of otolaryngology, sleep medicine, and swallowing physiology. Her primary research focus is on the functional outcomes of transoral robotic surgery (TORS) for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), with a particular emphasis on long-term swallowing performance—a quality-of-life issue often overlooked in surgical success metrics. In her most-cited study (18 citations), Awwad led a mixed retrospective and prospective cohort investigation of 39 patients, providing essential evidence that TORS to the base of tongue can achieve durable airway improvement without compromising deglutition over time. This work has helped refine patient counseling and surgical decision-making for OSA. Beyond this landmark paper, her broader contributions include advancing our understanding of how robotic surgery impacts both sleep and swallowing outcomes, bridging a gap between surgical efficacy and functional preservation. Awwad’s research is particularly valuable for students and trainees in head and neck surgery, as it underscores the importance of long-term, patient-centered endpoints in evaluating modern surgical techniques. Her work continues to shape best practices in the multidisciplinary management of sleep-disordered breathing.