THUYILCON 2025
The inaugural Sleep Conference organized by the Department of ENT, Apollo KH Hospital, Ranipet — the first event of its kind in the Ranipet district, conducted under the aegis of the Indian Association of Surgeons for Sleep Apnea (IASSA). The scientific programme featured live surgical demonstrations, expert lectures, and interactive panel discussions covering Obstructive Sleep Apnea and its surgical management.
2 CME Credit Hours
Keynote Faculty
Dr. Vijaya Krishnan
One of India's foremost surgeons in the field of Sleep Apnea. A distinguished academician, he is the only Indian serving on the International Committee of the World Sleep Society. He is also the Founder Secretary and the current President of the Indian Association of Surgeons for Sleep Apnea (IASSA). He currently heads the Department of Snoring and Sleep Apnea at the Madras ENT Research Foundation.
Dr. Srinivas Kishore Sistla
A renowned Sleep Surgeon in India, with nearly 23 years of dedicated experience in the field of Sleep Surgery. He currently serves as the Director of ENT and Sleep Apnea at AIG Hospitals, Hyderabad.
Prof. Dr. Anthony Irudhayarajan
Widely referred to as the 'Encyclopedia of ENT', he is a distinguished Professor at Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital and Madras Medical College, Chennai. He played a key role in establishing the Sleep Lab at Government Stanley Medical College and was among the first to introduce Sleep Surgery in the institution.
Faculty
Scientific Programme
- Why We Sleep: Understanding the Purpose and Power of RestDr. Mohammed Tabrez
- Ripple Effects of OSADr. Malarvizhi
- Dissecting OSA: The Role of Endotypes and Phenotypes in Precision MedicineDr. Sankara Subramanian
- Integrated Evaluation of Sleep-Disordered Breathing: DISE and Polygraphy InsightsDr. Shaktesh
- Live Surgery — Intracapsular TonsillectomyDr. Vijaykrishnan
- Live Surgery — DISEDr. Srinivas Kishore
- Live Surgery — Coblation AdenotonsillectomyProf. Anthony Irudhayarajan
- Live Surgery — Multilevel Sleep Surgery
- Targeting the Hypopharynx: Tongue Base and Epiglottis Interventions in OSADr. Karthik Madesh
- Barbed Pharyngoplasty: A Modern Technique in OSA SurgeryDr. Sankara Subramanian
- Advancements in the Surgical Treatment of OSA: From Traditional to Tailored TechniquesDr. Vijayakrishnan
- Maximizing Outcomes in OSA — Role of the NoseDr. Srinivas Kishore
- Role of Allergic Rhinitis in the Severity and Treatment Outcomes of OSADr. Sankara Subramanian
- Rethinking Success in OSA Surgery: Outcomes Beyond the AHIDr. Saud Ahmed
- Pediatric OSA: A Multidisciplinary Perspective on a Growing ConcernDr. Vivekanandan
- Uncovering the Hidden Obstruction: Pediatric DISE in UARS EvaluationDr. Syed Kamran
- OSA Management Through the Eyes of DentistryDr. Roshan Rayen
- Integrating Artificial Intelligence into OSA Screening and Therapeutic StrategiesDr. Vinayak Rengan
- Prof. Mohan Kameshwaran OrationProf. Anthony Irudhayarajan
- Beyond the Classroom: Innovative Ways of LearningDr. Vijayagovindarajan
- Panel: Adult Obstructive Sleep Apnea — Challenges and Considerations in Establishing a Sleep ClinicModerator: Dr. Vijaya Krishnan
- Panel: From Basics to Breakthroughs — Evolving Perspectives on Pediatric OSAModerator: Dr. Srinivas Kishore
E-Poster & Academic Presentations
E-Poster Presentation for Post Graduates
Topic: Management of OSA
- 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.
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