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M. Boyd Gillespie is a leading otolaryngologist–head and neck surgeon whose research has fundamentally advanced the surgical management of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). His primary focus is on minimally invasive, transoral techniques for tongue base reduction—a critical area for patients who cannot tolerate continuous positive airway pressure. Gillespie’s most cited work, a 2016 systematic review and meta‑analysis, rigorously evaluated transoral robotic surgery (TORS) for base‑of‑tongue reduction, demonstrating significant improvements in apnea‑hypopnea index and patient‑reported outcomes. This landmark study (98 citations) established TORS as a viable, safe option for OSA. Building on that, his 2020 meta‑analysis directly compared TORS with plasma ablation, providing surgeons with evidence‑based guidance on technique selection (26 citations). Beyond these meta‑analyses, Gillespie has been instrumental in refining surgical protocols, reducing complication rates, and championing multidisciplinary care for sleep‑disordered breathing. His work has not only shaped clinical guidelines but also inspired a generation of surgeons to adopt robotic‑assisted approaches. With a career spanning hundreds of publications and numerous national presentations, Gillespie remains a pivotal figure in translating innovative surgical technology into tangible patient benefit.
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