Connections 2025
Inside Duke Head and Neck Surgery & Communication Sciences
Winter 2025
Message from Dr. Francis
As we come to the end of Winter 2025, we’re excited to share our third quarter Connections issue, in which we highlight some of the innovative programs our department is involved in. Through efforts like these, Duke Head and Neck Surgery & Communication Sciences strives to advance and lead our specialty and disciplines.
Leading in Sleep Surgery to Meet Increased Demand
To offer comprehensive care to a growing patient population, Duke Head and Neck Surgery & Communication Sciences (HNS&CS) is expanding access and offering the latest treatments for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and snoring, including sleep surgeries at Duke Health.
Duke Pioneers Approaches to Sinus Cancer Surgery
Building on Duke HNS&CS's infrastructure, Dr. Ralph Abi Hachem has become a leading expert in sinus cancer surgery, pioneering minimally invasive approaches and expanding research into these rare cancers.
Multidisciplinary Pediatric Skull Base Program Delivers Comprehensive Care for Children
Collaborating with colleagues throughout Duke Health, Duke HNS&CS is part of a new effort to expand expert care to children and adolescents with skull base tumors.
Understanding the Impact of Preoperative Dysphagia on Postoperative Outcomes
Dr. Harrison Jones and Dr. Seth Cohen conducted a retrospective, observational study into the health implications of dysphasia, expanding on limited research that has evaluated its effect on surgical outcomes.
Celebrating 5 Years of Excellence
Our publication, “Celebrating 5 Years of Excellence,” reflects on our journey as a department and shows the remarkable progress we’ve made.