2nd Annual Sleep Conference
THUYILCON 2.0
Theme: “Strengthening the Basics”
11th & 12th July 2026Auditorium, Apollo KH Hospital, Melvisharam, Ranipet
After the success of THUYILCON 2025, the Department of ENT, Apollo KH Hospital, Melvisharam, Ranipet returns with THUYILCON 2.0, organised under the aegis of the Indian Association of Surgeons for Sleep Apnoea (IASSA). This edition features a comprehensive hands-on workshop covering everything from polysomnography to the latest in management of Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA), alongside insightful talks by eminent national speakers, panel discussions, and interactive sessions.
Leading the Way
Chief Patron & Chief Faculty
Chief Patron
Padmashri Prof. Dr. Mohan Kameswaran
Dr. Vijaya Krishnan
Chief Faculty
Prof. Dr. Anthony Irudhayarajan
Chief Faculty
Dr. Srinivas Kishore
Chief Faculty
Joining Us
Guest Faculty
Prof. Dr. MK RajasekharProf. Dr. Suresh KumarProf. Dr. MuthuchithraProf. Dr. Semmana SelvanProf. Dr. KumaresanDr. Major KarthikeyanDr. Karthik MadeshDr. Saud AhmedDr. Saravana SelvanDr. Anukaran MahajanDr. JahnviProf. Dr. MN ShankarProf. Dr. RaviProf. Dr. KrishnasundariProf. Dr. CRK BalajiDr. Syed KamranDr. ShaktheshDr. Kumaran BDr. Roshan RayenDr. Nivedita KumarDr. VivekanandanDr. MalarvizhiProf. Dr. G. Sankara NarayananProf. Dr. Mary KurienProf. Dr. Gowri ShankarDr. ThirunavukarasuDr. Anand RajuProf. Dr. ThamizharasanDr. Vijaya GovindarajanDr. KalidasDr. Sanu MohideenDr. Ganesh RajaDr. Kashmira Kumawat
What's Covered
Scientific Programme
- OSA Unfolded: Tracing the Evolution of Obstructive Sleep ApneaDr. Mohamed Tabrez, Ranipet
- Listening to the Silent Struggle: History and Clinical Examination of OSADr. Malarvizhi, Chennai
- Endotypic and Phenotypic Profiling in OSA: The Future of Targeted TherapyDr. Kashmira Kumawat, Udaipur
- Emerging Biomarkers in OSA: Current Evidence and Future DirectionsDr. Vighnesh, Bengaluru
- Mastering OSA Anatomy: A Clinical Revisit of Upper Airway StructuresDr. Vijay Govindarajan, Vellore
- The Sleep Lab Revolution: Polysomnography and Sleep Evaluation DevicesDr. Anukaran Mahajan, Amritsar
- DISE Reloaded: Improvisations and Technical AdvancementsDr. Sanu Moideen, Ernakulam
- The Surgical Management of OSAS: Soft Tissue Surgery versus Skeletal Reconstruction — Principles and PracticeProf. Mohan Kameswaran, Chennai
- Revision Surgery in Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Principles, Protocols and Surgical StrategiesProf. Vijaya Krishnan, Chennai
- The Nose Knows: Olfaction and its Relevance in Palatal Surgeries for OSAProf. Anthony Irudhayarajan, Chennai
- Turbinates in Focus: Evidence Based Management Strategies for Better SleepProf. Gowri Shankar, Chennai
- Non Surgical Non CPAP Management in OSADr. Saud Ahmed, Bengaluru
- Silencing the Snore: Surgical Management of Primary SnoringDr. Sankara Subramanian, Ranipet
- From Planning to Recovery: Safety Essentials in Single-Stage Multilevel SurgeryDr. Shakthesh, Chennai
- Unraveling Tongue and Epiglottis Dynamics in OSADr. Anand Raju, Coimbatore
- Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation: A Game-Changer in OSA ManagementDr. Karthik Madhesh, Chennai
- Live SurgeriesModerators: Prof. MK Rajasekhar, Prof. MN Shankar, Prof. Semmana Selvan, Prof. CRK Balaji, Dr. Kumaran B
- Prof. Mohan Kameswaran Oration: Precision Medicine in Pediatric Sleep Surgery — From Endotypes to OutcomesDr. Srinivas Kishore, Hyderabad
- Red Flags of Pediatric OSA: Early Warning Signs That Should Never be IgnoredDr. Vivekanandan, Chennai
- Persistent OSA in Children: Understanding Why It Lingers and How to Overcome ItDr. Syed Kamran, Vellore
- Evaluation of OSA in Syndromic Children: Key ConsiderationsDr. Anukaran Mahajan, Amritsar
- Noisy Breathing in Kids: Spotlight on Snoring as a Marker of Upper Airway ObstructionDr. Thirunavukarasu, Chennai
- The Dentist's Crucial Role: Maximising OSA Outcomes in ChildrenDr. Roshan Rayen, Chennai
- The Art of CPAP Prescription in Sleep Medicine: From Diagnosis to Device SettingsDr. Wasim Fathima, Ranipet
- Inap: A Novel Solution in OSA ManagementDr. Janhvi Siroya, Mumbai
- Advancing the Mandible, Transforming the Sleep: Mastering MAD in OSADr. Nivedita Kumar, Bengaluru
- Dreaming in Data: The Rise of Artificial Intelligence in Sleep MedicineDr. Vinayak Rengan, Chennai
- Rural Realities: Challenges & Strategies for Starting a Sleep PracticeDr. Ganesh Raja, Kallakurichi
- Anaesthesiologist's POV in OSADr. Dinakaran, Ranipet
- Connecting the Dots: OSA and Cardio Metabolic SyndromeDr. Vetrivel, Ranipet
- Candidacy for Bariatric Surgery: Patient Selection and Precision Decision MakingDr. Sivakumar, Ranipet
- The Gender Bias in Sleep Medicine: Recognizing OSA Symptoms Beyond the 'Classic' ProfileDr. Janhvi Siroya, Mumbai
- Panel: FAQs of a Budding Sleep SurgeonModerator: Dr. Sankara Subramanian
Only 16 Slots — One to One Interaction
Hands-on Workshop
1Polysomnography
2Drug Induced Sleep Endoscopy
3Coblation Assisted Procedures
4Rhinomanometry
5Clinical Decision Making in OSA
6CPAP
For Postgraduates
E-Poster & Academic Presentations
Prof. Anthony Irudhayarajan Medal for Best Post Graduate E-Poster Presentation
Academic e-poster presentations by postgraduates on topics relevant to Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
- Conference registration is mandatory for all presenters.
- A bonafide certificate from the Head of Department is mandatory.
- Only the presenting author's name will be mentioned on the certificate.
- Abstracts to be submitted to thuyilcon@gmail.com.
- Top 3 posters will receive prizes.
Moments From THUYILCON 2.0
Photo Gallery
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Want to Know More About THUYILCON 2.0?
Reach out to the organising team directly.
Dr. Sankara Subramanian: 98407 22419Dr. Mohamed Tabrez BG: 95972 24606thuyilcon@gmail.com