RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS
Dr. Kasey K. Li enjoys an extensive academic and credentialed career. Specializing in the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea, Dr. Li is distinguished as the only surgeon in the world board certified by the American boards of otolaryngology, oral and maxillofacial surgery, as well as facial plastic and reconstructive surgery.
Based on his unique background and experience, Dr. Li has pioneered and refined many sleep apnea surgical techniques. Dr. Li is the surgical consultant to numerous sleep disorder centers, including the multidisciplinary Sleep Treatment Team at Stanford Sleep Disorders Clinic. He has published more than 100 scientific articles and book chapters on sleep apnea surgery and maxillofacial surgery. Dr. Li has, by invitation, lectured widely throughout the United States and abroad as an internationally recognized expert in sleep apnea surgery.
Curriculum Vitae
PEER REVIEW JOURNAL ARTICLES
MAXILLOMANDIBULAR ADVANCEMENT
SLEEP APNEA SURGERY
Li HY, Li KK, Chen NH, Wang CJ, Liao YF, Wang PC. Three-Dimensional Computed Tomography and Polysomnography Findings After Extended Uvulopalatal Surgery for Obstructive Sleep Apnea. American Journal of Otolaryngology; 26:7-11,
2005.
GENIOGLOSSUS ADVANCEMENT
PERIOPERATIVE CARE
SLEEP APNEA EVALUATION
RADIOFREQUENCY
PEDIATRIC SLEEP APNEA SURGERY
MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY
Li KK. Reply letter to “Don’t waste septal cartilage on orbital wall defects”. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery; 56(7):906-907, 1998.
Li KK. Discussion on “Zygomaticomaxillary Osteotomy for Malar Augmentation”. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery; 57(1):14-15, 1999.
OTHER
BOOK CHAPTERS AND REVIEW ARTICLES
SLEEP APNEA SURGERY
Li KK. Obstructive Sleep Apnea – Surgical Treatment. In: Barry R, editor. Sleep Medicine. Philadelphia, PA, Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, 2004.
Li KK. Surgery of the Tongue and Hypopharynx – Skeletal Technique (Maxilla and Mandible). In: Terris DJ, Goode RL, editors. Surgical Management of Sleep Apnea and Snoring. New York, New York, Marcel Dekker, Inc. 2004.
Li KK. Lower Pharyngeal Airway Surgery: Hyoid Suspension/Advancement. In: Fairbanks, DNF, Mickelson SA and Woodson BT, editors. Snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnea, 3rd edition. Philadelphia, PA, Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, 2003.
Li KK, Powell N. Lower Pharyngeal Airway Surgery: Maxillomandibular Advancement.In: Fairbanks, DNF, Mickelson SA and Woodson BT, editors. Snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnea, 3rd edition. Philadelphia, PA, Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, 2003.
Li KK, Riley R, Powell N. Complications of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Surgery. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics of North America; 15:297-304, 2003.
Li KK. Surgical Management of Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Clinics in Chest Medicine; 24:365-370, 2003.
Li KK, Powell NB. Therapy – Hypopharyngeal Airway Surgery. In: Johnson J, Gluckman J and Sanders M, editors. Management of Obstructive Sleep Apnea. London, England, Martin Duntz Ltd. 2002.
Li KK, Powell NB, Riley RW. Surgical Management of Obstructive Sleep Apnea. In: Lee-Chiong T, Jr., Carskadon MA, Sateia MH, editors. Sleep Medicine. Philadelphia, PA, Hanley & Belfus, Inc. 2001.
Li KK. Surgical Therapy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome. In: Meara JG, editor. On-line Medical Text for www.craniofacialsurg.org.
Li KK. The use of Distraction Osteogenesis in Sleep Apnea Surgery. Operative Technique of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.
Hester J, Riley RW, Powell NB, Li KK. Upper Airway Reconstructive Surgery for Sleep Disordered Breathing. In: Samuels S, Jaffe R, editors. Anesthesiologist’s Manual of Surgical Procedures, 3rd Edition. Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, 2003.
Hester J, Powell NB Riley RW, Li KK. Maxillomandibular Advancement Surgery for OSA. Operative Technique of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery; 5:135-137, 2002.
Riley RW, Powell NB, Li KK, Guilleminault C. Surgical Therapy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome. In: Kryger M, editor. Principles and Practice of Sleep Medicine. 3rd edition. Philadelphia, PA: WB Saunders, 1999.
Troell RJ, Riley RW, Powell NB, Li KK. Long-Term Results of Surgical Management of Sleep Disordered Breathing: Are Our Patients Really Benefiting? Otolaryngology Clinic of North America; 31(6):1031-1035, 1998.
Troell RJ, Riley RW, Powell NB, Li KK. Surgical Management of the Hypopharyngeal Airway in Sleep Disordered Breathing. Otolaryngology Clinic of North America; 31(6):979-1012, 1998.
Troell RJ, Riley RW, Powell NB, Li KK. Upper Airway Reconstructive Surgery for Sleep Disordered Breathing. In: Samuels S, Jaffe R, editors. Anesthesiologist’s Manual of Surgical Procedures, 2nd Edition. Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins Publisher, 1998.
PERIOPERATIVE CARE
Li KK, Powell N, Riley R. Postoperative management of the obstructive sleep apnea patients. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics of North America; 14:401-404, 2002.
RADIOFREQUENCY
Li KK, Powell N, Riley R. Radiofrequency Thermal Ablation Therapy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics of North America; 14:359-363, 2002.
Li KK, Powell NB, Riley RW, Troell, RJ. Radiofrequency Volumetric Reduction for Turbinate Hypertrophy. Operative Technique of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery; 11(1):24-25, 2000.
Troell RJ, Li KK, Powell NB, Riley RW. Radiofrequency of the Soft Palate in Snoring and Sleep-Disordered Breathing. Operative Technique of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery; 11(1):21-23, 2000.
Troell RJ, Li KK, Powell NB, Riley RW. Radiofrequency Tongue Base Reduction in Sleep-Disordered Breathing. Operative Technique of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery; 11(1):47-49, 2000.
MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY
Li KK, Cheney ML. Cleft lip and the Primary Cleft Palate. In: Cheney ML, editor. Facial Surgery: Plastic and Reconstructive. Media, PA: Williams & Wilkins, 1997.
Li KK, Weber AL, Cheney ML. Mandible Fractures. In: Cheney ML, editor. Facial Surgery: Plastic and Reconstructive. Media, PA: Williams & Wilkins, 1997.
Li KK, Weber AL, Cheney ML. Nasoethmoid/Frontal Fractures. In: Cheney ML, editor. Facial Surgery: Plastic and Reconstructive. Media, PA: Williams & Wilkins, 1997.
Li KK, Cheney ML. Surgery of the Chin as Augmentation to Rhinoplasty. In: Cheney ML, editor. Facial Surgery: Plastic and Reconstructive. Media, PA: Williams & Wilkins, 1997.
Li KK, Cheney ML. The Secondary Cleft Palate and Velopharyngeal Function. In: Cheney ML, editor. Facial Surgery: Plastic and Reconstructive. Media, PA: Williams & Wilkins, 1997.
Weber AL, Li KK, Cheney ML. Midface Fractures. In: Cheney ML, editor. Facial Surgery: Plastic and Reconstructive. Media, PA: Williams & Wilkins, 1997.