Mervin L Trail Transoral Robotic Surgery (TORS) Symposium

About the Symposium

What is the Mervin L Trail TORS Symposium?

The Mervin L Trail Transoral Robotic Surgery (TORS) Symposium, organized by the LSU Health Sciences Center – New Orleans, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, was dedicated to equipping healthcare professionals with the knowledge necessary to manage HPV+ Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma.

Key Highlights

• Expert Insights: Learn from leading experts in the field of TORS and HPV+ OPSCC
• Evidence-Based Knowledge: Gain valuable insights to create individualized and effective treatment plans for your patients.
• Latest Advancements: Stay updated on the most recent developments in transoral robotic surgery and radiation therapy.

Sponsor

Mervin L Trail Endowment LSU Health Sciences Center – New Orleans

Agenda

• Introduction to OLOL Robotics Program
• Introduction to TORS Symposium
• Incidence and Epidemiology of HPV+ OPSCC
• History of TORS
• Updates in Robotic Surgery for HPV+ OPSCC
• Updates in Radiation Techniques for HPV+ OPSCC
• Q&A and Closing Remarks

Event Speakers

Dr. Rula Mualla

Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at LSU Health Sciences Center.

Email: rmuall@lsuhsc.edu

Dr. Mualla completed her Otolaryngology residency at OHSU in Portland, OR, followed by a fellowship in Head and Neck Surgical Oncology and Microvascular Reconstruction at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Her clinical interests include endocrine and oncologic surgery, with a focus on transoral robotic surgery and microvascular reconstruction.

Dr. Sagar Kansara

Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at LSU Health Sciences Center

Email: skans1@lsuhsc.edu

Dr. Kansara completed his fellowship in Head and Neck Oncologic and Reconstructive Surgery at the University of California – San Francisco. Dr. Kansara’s research interests include neoadjuvant therapy and treatment deintensification in HPV+ oropharyngeal cancer. He is board-certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.

Dr. William Ryan

Professor at the University of California-San Francisco, specializing in head and neck oncologic surgery.

Email: william.ryan@ucsf.edu

Dr. Ryan has extensive expertise in transoral robotic surgery, sialendoscopy, and regional reconstruction. He is actively involved in research and has authored over 95 peer-reviewed journal articles.

Dr. Sue Yom

Irwin Mark Jacobs and Joan Klein Jacobs Distinguished Professor in Head and Neck Cancer Radiation Oncology at UCSF

Email: sue.yom@ucsf.edu

Dr. Yom is an expert in radiation techniques for HPV+ oropharyngeal cancer and has published extensively in the field. Her research interests include clinical trials, novel imaging, and quality of life outcomes.