Liang‐Chun Shih
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Dr. Liang-Chun Shih is a leading otolaryngologist and sleep surgeon whose research focuses on advancing surgical treatments for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). His major contributions center on refining multilevel surgical approaches for patients with moderate to severe OSA, particularly those with collapse at both the retropalatal and retroglossal airway levels. In his highly cited 2021 study, Dr. Shih compared the outcomes of transoral robotic tongue base surgery combined with two different palate procedures—modified uvulopalatopharyngoplasty versus barbed reposition pharyngoplasty. This work, which has garnered 13 citations, provides critical evidence for optimizing surgical strategies based on drug-induced sleep endoscopy findings. By demonstrating the efficacy and safety of these combined techniques, Dr. Shih has helped establish more personalized and effective treatment protocols for complex OSA cases. His research bridges the gap between anatomical assessment and surgical innovation, offering hope to patients who fail conventional therapies. Dr. Shih’s work continues to shape clinical guidelines and inspire further investigation into minimally invasive, robotic-assisted sleep surgery.
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