Brandon Musgrave

About

Brandon Musgrave is a clinician-researcher focused on advancing surgical treatments for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), with a particular emphasis on drug-induced sleep endoscopy (DISE) and transoral robotic surgery (TORS). His most cited work, a 2015 study with 31 citations, examines whether using DISE to guide TORS improves patient outcomes and reduces complications compared to traditional uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP). This research highlights his commitment to precision in sleep surgery—using real-time visualization during sedation to tailor interventions to individual airway collapse patterns. A related 2014 study further explores the same comparative question, reinforcing his role in refining OSA surgical protocols. Musgrave’s contributions matter because OSA affects millions, and standard surgeries often yield inconsistent results; his work advocates for a more targeted, minimally invasive approach. By integrating DISE with robotic techniques, he helps move the field toward personalized, data-driven care. For students and researchers, his studies underscore the value of combining diagnostic innovation with surgical technology to improve patient outcomes in sleep medicine.

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1. 1
   Clinical analysis of drug‐induced sleep endoscopy for the <scp>OSA</scp> patient

   31 citations · 2015
2. 2
   Clinical Analysis of Drug‐Induced Sleep Endoscopy for the OSA Patient

   2 citations · 2014

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