Medhat Shams

Papers

Total Citations

138

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About

Medhat Shams is a leading figure in otolaryngology and sleep surgery, renowned for his pioneering contributions to the surgical management of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). His research centers on minimally invasive techniques, particularly transoral robotic surgery (TORS), which he has championed as a transformative approach for treating OSA. Shams’s most-cited work, a systematic review and meta-analysis on TORS for OSA (2016, 83 citations), established a critical evidence base for the procedure’s efficacy and safety, shaping clinical guidelines worldwide. He further advanced the field with a seminal comparative analysis of tongue reduction techniques—TORS versus coblations—highlighting the nuanced distinctions between technologies and surgical philosophies (2016, 55 citations). This work has been instrumental in refining surgical decision-making for patients with tongue-base obstruction. Beyond these landmark studies, Shams is recognized for his rigorous methodological approach, bridging the gap between innovative technology and practical clinical outcomes. With over 130 combined citations from these two papers alone, his research continues to influence sleep surgeons and otolaryngologists, solidifying his reputation as a key architect of modern, robotic-assisted sleep apnea surgery.