Hesham Negm

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About

Dr. Hesham Negm is a pioneering surgeon whose work sits at the critical intersection of otolaryngology, sleep medicine, and robotic surgery. His primary research focus is the minimally invasive treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a condition affecting millions worldwide. Dr. Negm’s most significant contribution is his rigorous evaluation of transoral robotic surgery (TORS) for OSA, as demonstrated by his landmark 2016 systematic review and meta-analysis, which has garnered 83 citations and helped establish TORS as a viable, evidence-based alternative to traditional, more invasive procedures. He has also advanced the field by critically comparing surgical technologies, notably in his 2016 paper contrasting TORS with coblation for tongue reduction, a work cited 55 times for its nuanced discussion of technique versus technology. Beyond sleep apnea, Dr. Negm has extended the boundaries of robotic surgery into the challenging anatomy of the skull base, authoring a key 2019 review on the subject. Through his methodical, evidence-driven approach, Dr. Negm has not only shaped clinical protocols but has also provided a clear roadmap for future research into robotic applications for airway and cranial base disorders.