Ming‐Hsui Tsai

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Ming-Hsui Tsai is a leading otolaryngologist and sleep surgeon whose work has advanced the surgical management of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS). His research centers on minimally invasive, multi-level surgical approaches, particularly comparing and refining techniques such as trans-oral robotic surgery (TORS) and coblation-assisted tongue base reduction. Tsai’s major contributions include demonstrating the efficacy of TORS for tongue base reduction and establishing protocols for combined robotic tongue base surgery with palate procedures—specifically comparing modified uvulopalatopharyngoplasty to barbed reposition pharyngoplasty. These studies, published in high-impact journals, have garnered significant attention (17 and 13 citations, respectively), reflecting their influence on clinical practice. By systematically evaluating outcomes through drug-induced sleep endoscopy (DISE) and multi-level interventions, Tsai has helped tailor surgical strategies for moderate to severe OSA patients with both retropalatal and retroglossal collapse. His work bridges technological innovation and patient-centered outcomes, offering surgeons evidence-based guidance for complex airway reconstruction. Tsai’s research continues to shape the evolution of sleep surgery, making him a key figure in the field.

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1. 1
   Trans-oral robotic surgery versus coblation tongue base reduction for obstructive sleep apnea syndrome

   17 citations · 2019
2. 2
   Combined Transoral Robotic Tongue Base Surgery and Palate Surgery in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome: Modified Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty versus Barbed Reposition Pharyngoplasty

   13 citations · 2021

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