Robert H. Lindau, MD

Department

Surgery

Position

Associate Professor

Books

• Head and Neck Surgery
  Wax M, Schneider D, Lindau R. "Free Tissue Transfer in Head and Neck" Encyclopedia ol' Otolagyngology. Springer-Vorlay Berlin Heidelberg.   2013
• Lydiatt D, Lindau R. "Legal issues following neck operations: Which are the most cormnon issues?"Thyroid Surgery; Managing Complications and Best Practice, Terris D, Seybt M (book chapter submitted)

Articles

• Laryngoscope
  Panwar, A., McGill T, Lydiatt D, Militsakh O, Lindau R, Coughlin A, Sayles H, Smith R, Lydiatt W. De-Novo Depression, Prophylactic Antidepressant, and Survival in Patients With Head and Neck Cancer. doi: . Epub 2022 Jun 22.
  133(4), p. 856-862 2023
• Laryngol Head Neck Surg
  Yash Pandey, Brianna Pandey, Sarah J Aurit , Oleg Militsakh, William Lydiatt, Daniel Lydiatt, Andrew Coughlin, Robert Lindau, Angela Osmolak, Aru Panwar. Evaluation of Agreement Among Frailty Assessment Tools in Head and Neck Surgery. 1945998221086852. doi: 10.1177/01945998221086852. 2022
• Head Neck
  Association of multimodal analgesia with perioperative safety and opioid use following head and neck microvascular reconstruction Navdeep R Sayal, Oleg Militsakh, Sarah Aurit, John Hufnagle, Lester Hubble, William Lydiatt, Daniel Lydiatt, Robert Lindau, Andrew Coughlin, Angela Osmolak, Aru Panwar 2020
• Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg
  Panwar A, Wang F, Lindau R, Militsakh O, Coughlin A, Smith R, Sayles H, Lydiatt D, Lydiatt W. of Discharge Destination following Laryngectomy.
  159(6), p. 1006-1011 2018
• JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg
  Militsakh O, Lydiatt W, Lydiatt D, Interval E, Lindau R, Coughlin A, Panwar A.Development of Multimodal Analgesia Pathways in Outpatient Thyroid andParathyroid Surgery and Association With Postoperative Opioid PrescriptionPatterns. JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2018 Jul 19. doi:10.1001/jamaoto.2018.0987. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 30027221.  2018
• JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg
  Militsakh O, Lydiatt W, Lydiatt D, Interval E, Lindau R, Coughlin A, Panwar A. of Multimodal Analgesia Pathways in Outpatient Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery and Association With Postoperative Opioid Prescription Patterns. 2018
• Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg
  Panwar A, Militsakh O, Lindau R, Coughlin A, Sayles H, Rieke KR, Lydiatt W, Lydiatt D, Smith R. of Primary Tracheoesophageal Puncture on Outcomes after Total Laryngectomy.
  158(1), p. 103-109 2018
• JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg
  Oltman J, Militsakh O, D'Agostino M, Kauffman B, Lindau R, Coughlin A, Lydiatt W, Lydiatt D, Smith R, Panwar A. Analgesia in Outpatient Head and Neck Surgery: A Feasibility and Safety Study.
  143(12), p. 1207-1212 2017
• Anticancer Therapy
  Panwar A, Lindau R, Wieland A. "Management of premalignant lesions of the larynx". doi:10.1586/14737140.2013.829643.
  13(9) , p. 1045-51 2013
• Head and Neck
  Pittman A, Lindau R, Andersen P, Wax M. "Stomal recurrence: Salvage surgery and reconstruction utilizing microvascular free tissue transfer". doi: 10.1002/hed.23468. (Epub ahead of print) 2013
• Head and Neck
  Detwiller KY, Schindler JS, Schneider DS, Lindau R, Wax MK. "Complex adult laryngotracheal reconstruction with a prefabricated flap: A case series".doi: 10.1002/hed.23335. (Epub ahead of print)  2013
• JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg
  Wester JL, Lindau RH, Wax MK. "Efficacy of free flap reconstruction of the head and neck in patients 90 years and older". doi:10.1001/jama0t0.2013.1138. 
  139(1), p. 49-53 2013
• Head & Neck
  Lindau RH, Su YB, Kobayashi R, Smith RB. "Immunoglobulin G4-reIated sclerosing disease of the paranasal sinus". doi: t 0.1002/hed.23175. (Epub ahead of print) 2012
• Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg
  Lindau RH, Wolters K, Gross N, Wax MK. "Riedel disease: report of extensive disease requiring a total laryngectomy". 
  147(4), p. 799-800 2012
• Head and Neck
  Lindau R, Detwiller K, Wax MK. "Buried free flaps in head and neck surgery: Outcome analysis". doi:10.1002/hed.23171. (Epub ahead of print)  2012
• Head and Neck
  Lindau RH, Wax MK. "Abnormal anatomy of the superficial branch of the radial nerve". Doi:10.1002/hed.23111. Epub 2012 Aug 21. PMID: 22907933 (PubMed) 
  35(9), p. E262-3 2012
• Head and Neck
  Gupta P K, Gupta H, Natarajan B, Shetty S, Smith Lindau R 3rd, Fang X, Lydiatt WM. "Postoperative respiratory failure after thyroid and parathyroid surgery: Analysis of national surgical quality improvement program". 10.1002/hed.21723. Epub .  2012

Presentations

• Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy in Non-Melanoma skin malignancies. Creighton University Department of Surgery Grand Rounds. 2020
• Ways to Positively Impact Head and Neck Cancer in our State and Region. Columbus, NE Regional Medical Center. 2020
• Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy in Non-Melanoma skin malignancies. UNMC Plastic Surgery Department Grand Rounds. 2020
• Bourne J, Meyers C, Rossman E, Lindau R. Preoperative Assessment of Major Head and Neck Surgery Patients Using the American College of Surgeons Risk National Surgical Quality Improvement Program Risk Calculator. 2020
• Philosophical Approach to Scalp Reconstruction. UNMC Plastic Surgery Department Grand Rounds. 2020
• Meyer C, Lindau R. Establishment of a Novel De-escalation Protocol for HPV Associated Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma: One Institutions Experience. ASCO Multidisciplinary Head and Neck Cancer Program. Scottsdale, AZ 2020
• Multi-Modal Analgesia in Free Tissue Transfer. American Association of Facial Plastics and Aesthetics, San Diego, CA. 2019
• Schafer J, Seyal N, Lindau R. Review of Lymphoseek Results For Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy in Head and Neck Cancer at a Single Institution. 33rd Annual Virginia Academic Research Competition Norfolk, VA. Awarded best poster in class. 2019
• Understanding AJCC 8th Edition Skin Cancer Staging. MHS Combined Grand Rounds. UNMC Plastic Surgery. 2019
• Understanding AJCC 8th Edition Skin Cancer Staging. MHS Combined Grand Rounds. Creighton General Surgery. 2019
• HPV Mediated Oropharyngeal Cancer. Iowa Womans symposium. 2018
• Head and Neck Geriatric Co-Management Program. Inaugural Dan Lydiatt Lecture Series. 2018
• Approach to the Pregnant Patient with Thyroid Cancer. Methodist Estabrook Cancer Center Cancer Symposium. 2018
• Controversies in Micro-Vascular Surgery Nebraska Medicine Department of Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds. 2017
• Micro-Vascular Reconstruction in the Elderly Patient. Combined Micro-Vascular symposium Phoenix, Arizona. 2017
• Head and Neck Cancer in the Elderly. Methodist Geriatric Rehab Omaha, NE. 2017
• The role for Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy in Head and Neck Cancer. Creighton University Grand Rounds. 2017
• Microvascular Surgery in the Elderly. Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds University of Nebraska Medical Center. Omaha, NE 2016
• S183 Slow and Study Understanding the Impact of Trainee Participation on Operative Time and Outcome in Total Thyroidectomy. Yoon J, Lindau R., Panwar A. International Head and Neck Cancer Conference, Seattle, WA 2016
• S418 Personalization of Operative Risk In Laryngectomy: Is Modified Frailty Index Predictive. Wachal B, Lindau R, Panwar A. International Head and Neck Cancer Conference, Seattle, WA. 2016
• Instructional Course 5: Palliative Care in Head and Neck Surgery: Panel discussion at 2016 International Head and Neck Cancer Conference. Seattle, WA 2016
• Neck Dissections, Creighton University Grand Rounds, Omaha, NE. 2016
• Principles of Head and Neck Reconstruction. Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds, UNMC, Omaha, NE. 2014
• Sundaram Abhishek, Coughlin Andrew, Baker Sarah, Smith Russell B, Lydiatt Daniel, Lydiatt William M, Forse Armour, Bhuller Amardeep, Militsakh Oleg, Lindau Robert. Resource Utilization After Free Tissue Transfer Reconstruction for Head and Neck Cancer. AHNS/IFHNOS 2014 Meeting, New York City, NY. 2014
• Panwar Aru, Smith Russell, Militsakh Oleg, Lindau Robert, Wieland Aaron, Richards Alan, Lydiatt Daniel, Lydiatt William. High Body Mass Index Does Not Adversely Impact Safety of Microvascular Reconstruction for Head and Neck Surgery Defects. AHNS/IFHNOS 2014 Meeting, New York City, NY. 2014
• Deep Neck Space Infections, University of Nebraska Medical Center,Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery COCLIA) Omaha, NE. 2014
• Adult Neck Masses, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery COCLIA, Omaha, NE 2014
• ENT Head and Neck Cancers. Makin' It Real — A Surgical Reality Series, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE. 2013
• Wound Healing. UNMC, Department of Otolaryngology — Head and Neck Surgery Grand Rounds, Omaha, NE. 2013
• The Learning Curve in Head and Neck Microvascular Surgery after Fellowship: AAFPRS Annual Fall Meeting. 2013
• Head and Neck Surgery and Reconstructive Surgery in the Octogenarian Seventh Annual Thoracic, Head and Neck Cancer Symposium, Omaha, NE. 2013
• Exploring Outcomes of the Octogenarian Patient After ReconstructiveSurgery With Free Tissue Transfer. American Academy Facial Plastic Surgery, New Orleans, LA. 2013
• Neck Dissection. Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds, IJniversity of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE. 2013
• Mandible Reconstruction. SPOHNC, Lied Transplant Center, Omaha, NE. 2013
• HPV Mediated Head and Neck Cancer: Grand Rounds, Good Samaritan Hospital, Kearney, NE. 2013
• Donor Site Morbidity in Elderly Patients After Fasciocutaneous Free Tissue Transfer: AHNS 2013 Annual Meeting. 2013
• Head and Neck Cancers: Makin' It Real Surgical Reality Series: University of Nebraska Medical Center 2012
• Family Medicine Thyroid Presentation: New Innovations: Creighton University Medical Center 2012
• Pittman A, Lindau R, Cohen J, Wax M; Stomal Recurrence; Slavage Surgery and Reconstruction: 8th International Conference on Head and Neck Cancer 2012
• Wester J, Lindau R, Gleysteen J, Wax M; Exploring the Outcomes of the Nonagenarian Patient After Reconstructive Surgery With Free TissueTransfer: 8th International Conference on Head and Neck Cancer 2012
• Detwiller K, Schindler J, Lindau R, Wax M; Tracheal Reconstruction With the Radial Foreann Free Flap: 8th International Conference on Head and Neck Cancer 2012
• Lindau R, Lighthall J, Wax M; Upper lip Reconstruction and the Use of Free Tissue Transfer, 8th International Conference on Head and Neck Cancer 2012
• Lindau R, Detwiller K, Wax M; Buried free flaps in head and neck surgery:Outcome analysis: 8 International Conference on Head and Neck Cancer 2012
• Lindau R, Wolters K, Gross N, Wax M; Riedel's Disease; A Report of Extensive Disease Requiring Total Laryngectomy: 8th InternationalConference on Head and Neck Cancer 2012
• Lindau R, Stott W, Wax M; Targeted Biological Chemotherapy Agents and Free Flaps: 8th International Conference on Head and Neck Cancer 2012
• Lindau R, Lighthall J, Wax M; Abnormal Anatomy of the Superficial Branch of the Radial Nerve: 8 th International Conference on I-lead and Neck Cancer 2012
• Lindau Ry Panwar A, Lydiatt W', Is the Time Now For Head and Neck Oncology Centers of Excellence? International Conference on Head and Neck Cancer 2012
• Exploring Outcomes of the Octogenarian Patient After Reconstructive Surgery With Frec Tissue Transfer: 8th International Contcrence on Head and Neck Cancer 2012