Edward Kuan
Edward Kuan, MD, MBA, FARS is Division Chief of Rhinology and Skull Base Surgery, co-director of the Comprehensive Skull Base Program, and Associate Professor of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and Neurological Surgery at the University of California, Irvine. The focus of his clinical practice and academic expertise is rhinology, sinonasal tumors, and skull base surgery. He graduated summa cum laude from UCLA and received his medical degree from UC Irvine. He then completed residency training in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery at UCLA, followed by fellowship training in rhinology and skull base surgery at the University of Pennsylvania. He has authored more than 300 peer-reviewed publications, review articles, and book chapters, and is active in the American Rhinologic Society, Triological Society, and North American Skull Base Society.
Sessions
Contemporary Evidence in Sinonasal Malignancy Treatment 2026
Endoscopic skull base surgery (ESBS) reconstruction principles remain a topic of limited consensus. This lecture summarizes the evidence, controversies, and comprehensive themes by synthesizing the experiences of ESBS experts and comparing these insights with current published evidence. We present the findings from this project involving qualitative interviews with 68 experts from 40 academic teams across 13 countries. Based on these interviews, 10 stepwise algorithms for common skull base reconstruction scenarios were proposed. Specific topics include cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak flow rate, defect site, the role of extranasal flaps and impact of radiation, layers of reconstruction, reconstructive materials, nasal packing, tissue sealants, lumbar drains, and postoperative management. Commonalities and discrepancies among expert practices were summarized. While ESBS reconstruction remains complex with diverse strategies, the focus of this project and talk is to showcase this work which aims to guide surgeons by pooling extensive expert experience. Further research with higher-quality evidence is needed to standardize and optimize management approaches in this challenging field.