Dr. Sandeep Bansal Leads Indian Association of Surgeons for Sleep Apnoea Addressing OSA Challenges

Dr. Sandeep Bansal has assumed presidency of the Indian Association of Surgeons for Sleep Apnoea (IASSA), advocating a coordinated, interdisciplinary approach to address the rising burden of obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) in India. Described as a 'silent epidemic,' OSA is linked to serious cardiovascular, metabolic, and neurocognitive complications if untreated. Bansal emphasizes integrated clinical pathways, evidence-based protocols, and collaborative research to improve diagnosis, treatment, and long-term management, highlighting obesity and menopausal status as key risk factors.