William M. Lydiatt, MD

Professor

Contact

WilliamLydiatt@creighton.edu
School of Medicine
Surgery
Head and Neck Surgical Oncology
Methodist-Creighton Head and Neck Oncologic and Reconstructive Fellowship

William M. Lydiatt, MD

Professor

Department

Surgery

Position

Professor

Books

  • Head and Neck Cancer
    O’Sullivan Brian, Head and Neck Cancer Staging and Prognosis: Perspectives of the UICC and the AJCC [Book Chapter] 2016
  • The Recurrent and Superior Laryngeal Nerves
    Lydiatt Daniel D., The Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve and Medical Malpractice During Thyroid Surgery [Book Chapter] 2016
  • Atlas of Head and Neck Surgery
    Lydiatt William M, Transhyoid and Lateral Pharyngotomy [Book Chapter] 2011
  • Atlas of Head and Neck Surgery
    Andersen Peter E, Selective Neck Dissection, Levels I-IV and II-IV (Anterolateral and Lateral Neck Dissection) [Book Chapter] 2011
  • Atlas of Head and Neck Surgery
    Lydiatt William M, Extended Approaches to the Oropharynx : Mandibular Swing and Cheek Flap [Book Chapter] 2011
  • Atlas of Head and Neck Surgery
    Lydiatt William M, Composite Resection with Segmental Mandibulectomy [Book Chapter] 2011
  • Atlas of Head and Neck Surgery
    Lydiatt William M, Transoral Resections [Book Chapter] 2011
  • Atlas of Head and Neck Surgery
    Cohen James I, Drainage of Deep Space Neck Infections [Book Chapter] 2011
  • Atlas of Head and Neck Surgery
    Cohen James I, Tracheotomy [Book Chapter] 2011
  • Aguilar Fred, Revision Surgery in Otolaryngology 2009
  • Abrahams James J, Oral Cancer: Diagnosis, Management, and Rehabilitation 2007

Publications

  • JAMA otolaryngology-- head & neck surgery
    Panwar Aru, Prevention of Depression Should Be Integral to Comprehensive Head and Neck Cancer Care 2024
  • JAMA oncology
    Pan Jian-Ji, Ninth Version of the AJCC and UICC Nasopharyngeal Cancer TNM Staging Classification 2024
  • Annals of oncology
    Mehanna H., 932P Accuracy and prognostic implications of extranodal extension on radiologic imaging in HPV-positive oropharyngeal cancer (HNCIG-ENE): A multinational, real-world study
    35, p. S649 - S649 2024
  • Otolaryngology-head and neck surgery
    Holcomb Andrew J., Tracheostomy Avoidance in Flap Reconstruction of the Upper Aerodigestive Tract is Safe in Selected Patients 2024
  • The lancet oncology
    Abou-Foul Ahmad K, Standardised definitions and diagnostic criteria for extranodal extension detected on histopathological examination in head and neck cancer: Head and Neck Cancer International Group consensus recommendations
    25:7, p. e286 - e296 2024
  • The lancet oncology
    Henson Christina, Criteria for the diagnosis of extranodal extension detected on radiological imaging in head and neck cancer: Head and Neck Cancer International Group consensus recommendations
    25:7, p. e297 - e307 2024
  • JAMA otolaryngology-- head & neck surgery
    Panwar Aru, Genetic Depression Risk for Head and Neck Cancer Survivors-Fait Accompli? 2024
  • JAMA otolaryngology-- head & neck surgery
    Panwar Aru, Quality of Life and Depression Symptoms After Therapy De-Escalation in HPV+ Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A Nonrandomized Controlled Trial 2024
  • Indian journal of surgical oncology
    Sayal Navdeep R, 99m Tc-Tilmanocept vs. Sulfur Colloid for Sentinel Node Biopsy for Melanoma in the Head and Neck
    15:1, p. 82 - 2024
  • Cancer
    Lydiatt William M, Cancer staging: The Goldilocks principle 2023
  • Indian journal of surgical oncology
    Sayal Navdeep R., 99mTc-Tilmanocept vs. Sulfur Colloid for Sentinel Node Biopsy for Melanoma in the Head and Neck 2023
  • Frontiers in oncology
    Henson Christina E., Diagnostic challenges and prognostic implications of extranodal extension in head and neck cancer: a state of the art review and gap analysis
    13 2023
  • The Laryngoscope
    Chow Michael S., The RVU Compensation Model and Head and Neck Surgical Education 2023
  • The Laryngoscope
    Panwar Aru, De-Novo Depression, Prophylactic Antidepressant, and Survival in Patients With Head and Neck Cancer
    133:4, p. 856 - 862 2023
  • Otolaryngology-head and neck surgery
    Pandey Yash, Evaluation of Agreement Among Frailty Assessment Tools in Head and Neck Surgery
    168:1, p. 32 - 38 2023
  • Research in Nursing & Health
    Schumacher Karen L., Methodological Considerations for the Design and Implementation of a Fully Longitudinal Mixed Methods Study
    44:3, p. 571 - 580 2021
  • Head & Neck
    Sayal Navdeep R., Association of multimodal analgesia with perioperative safety and opioid use following head and neck microvascular reconstruction
    42:10, p. 2887 - 2895 2020
  • Journal of surgical oncology
    Lydiatt William M, Commentary on 'Number of positive lymph nodes better predicts survival for oral cavity cancer'
    119:6, p. 683 - 684 2019
  • Cancer Nursing
    Fletcher Barbara Swore, Understanding Functional Communication in Head and Neck Cancer Survivors Using a Mixed Methods Design
    42:2, p. 119 - 128 2019
  • International Journal of Endocrinology
    Patel Anery, Serum Thyroglobulin: Preoperative Levels and Factors Affecting Postoperative Optimal Timing following Total Thyroidectomy
    2019, p. 1 - 8 2019
  • OtolaryngologyHead and Neck Surgery
    Panwar Aru, Prediction of Discharge Destination following Laryngectomy
    159:6, p. 1006 - 1011 2018
  • JAMA OtolaryngologyHead & Neck Surgery
    Militsakh Oleg, Development of Multimodal Analgesia Pathways in Outpatient Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery and Association With Postoperative Opioid Prescription Patterns
    144:11, p. 1023 - 1023 2018
  • JAMA otolaryngology-- head & neck surgery
    Panwar Aru, Identification of Baseline Characteristics Associated With Development of Depression Among Patients With Head and Neck CancerA Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Clinical Trial
    144:11, p. 1004 - 1010 2018
  • OtolaryngologyHead and Neck Surgery
    Panwar Aru, Impact of Primary Tracheoesophageal Puncture on Outcomes after Total Laryngectomy
    158:1, p. 103 - 109 2018
  • JAMA OtolaryngologyHead & Neck Surgery
    Oltman Justin, Multimodal Analgesia in Outpatient Head and Neck Surgery: A Feasibility and Safety Study
    143:12, p. 1207 - 1207 2017
  • Oncology (Williston Park, N.Y.)
    Panwar Aru, Emergence of a Novel Staging System for Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma Based on HPV Status
    31:12, p. e33 - e40 2017
  • JAMA OtolaryngologyHead & Neck Surgery
    Wachal Brandon, Association of Modified Frailty Index Score with Perioperative Risk for Patients Undergoing Total Laryngectomy
    143:8, p. 818 - 818 2017
  • OTO open : the official open access journal of the American Academy of Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery Foundation
    Judge Paul D., Does Surgical Volume Influence the Need for Second Surgery? A Pilot Study
    1:3, p. 2473974X17728257 - n/a 2017
  • Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network
    Adelstein David, NCCN Guidelines (R) Insights Head and Neck Cancers, Version 2.2017
    15:6, p. 761 - 770 2017
  • Head & neck
    Folsom Craig, Impact of Resident Training on Operative Time and Safety in Hemithyroidectomy
    39:6, p. 1212 - 1217 2017
  • Oral oncology
    Rieke Katherine, Depression and survival in head and neck cancer patients
    65, p. 76 - 82 2017
  • The Laryngoscope
    Panwar Aru, Vascularized tissue transfer in head and neck surgery: Is intensive care unit-based management necessary?
    126:1, p. 73 - 79 2016
  • Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network
    Haddad Robert I., Anaplastic Thyroid Carcinoma, Version 2.2015
    13:9, p. 1140 - 1150 2015
  • Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network
    Pfister David G., Head and Neck Cancers, Version 1.2015 Featured Updates to the NCCN Guidelines
    13:7, p. 847 - 856 2015
  • Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network
    Tuttle R. Michael, Thyroid Carcinoma, Version 2.2014 Featured Updates to the NCCN Guidelines
    12:12, p. 1671 - 1680 2014
  • Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network
    Pfister David G., Head and Neck Cancers, Version 2.2014
    12:10, p. 1454 - 1487 2014
  • Journal of clinical oncology
    Sherrod Amanda M., Caregiving burden in head and neck cancer
    32:15_suppl, p. e20678 - e20678 2014
  • Otolaryngology-head and neck surgery
    Panwar Aru, Improved Resource Use following Vascularized Tissue Transfer: Mandatory Intensive Care Unit Stay Is Unnecessary
    149:2_suppl, p. P38 - P38 2013
  • Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network
    Pfister David G., Head and Neck Cancers, Version 2.2013 Featured Updates to the NCCN Guidelines
    11:8, p. 917 - 923 2013
  • The American journal of geriatric psychiatry
    Burke William, Prevention of Depression Using Escitalopram in Patients Undergoing Treatment for Head and Neck Cancer
    21:3, p. S133 - S133 2013
  • Head & neck
    Gupta Prateek K., Outcomes after thyroidectomy and parathyroidectomy
    34:4, p. 477 - 484 2012
  • Head & Neck
    Gupta H., Postoperative respiratory failure after thyroid and parathyroid surgery: Analysis of national surgical quality improvement program
    34:3, p. 321 - 327 2012
  • Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network
    Brizel David M., Controversies in the Locoregional Management of Head and Neck Cancer
    9:6, p. 653 - 662 2011
  • Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network
    Pfister David G., Head and Neck Cancers
    9:6, p. 596 - 649 2011
  • Lydiatt William M., Depression and Cancer 2011
  • Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network
    Tuttle R. Michael, Medullary Carcinoma Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology (TM)
    8:5, p. 512 - 530 2010
  • International journal of radiation oncology, biology, physics
    Zhen W., Treatment Outcomes of Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Base of Tongue Treated with Primary IMRT with or without Chemotherapy
    78:3, p. S474 - S474 2010
  • Clinical advances in hematology & oncology
    Lydiatt William M, A review of depression in the head and neck cancer patient
    7:6, p. 397 - 403 2009
  • Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network
    Sherman Steven I, Thyroid carcinoma
    5:6, p. 568 - 621 2007
  • Head & neck
    Olsen Randall J., C-erb-B2 (HER2/neu) expression in synovial sarcoma of the head and neck
    27:10, p. 883 - 892 2005
  • Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network
    Forastiere Arlene A, Head and neck cancers
    3:3, p. 316 - 391 2005
  • International journal of radiation oncology, biology, physics
    Zhen W., A preliminary analysis of patterns of failure in patients treated with intensity modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) for head and neck cancer: The University of Nebraska Medical Center experience
    60:1, p. S318 - S319 2004
  • Archives of facial plastic surgery
    Lydiatt William, Management of Lower Lip Cancer: A Retrospective Analysis of 118 Patients and Review of the Literature
    5:6, p. 533 - 533 2003
  • Psycho-oncology (Chichester, England)
    McLane Lani, Taking away the fear: A grounded theory study of cooperative care in the treatment of head and neck cancer
    12:5, p. 474 - 490 2003
  • The American journal of pathology
    Bridge Julia A., Fusion of the ALK Gene to the Clathrin Heavy Chain Gene, CLTC, in Inflammatory Myofibroblastic Tumor
    159:2, p. 411 - 415 2001
  • Head & neck
    Lydiatt Daniel D., Tobacco litigation and legislation
    22:7, p. 643 - 648 2000
  • Otolaryngology-head and neck surgery
    Johnson Perry J., Salvage of an Infected Hydroxyapatite Cement Cranioplasty with Preservation of the Implant Material
    123:4, p. 515 - 517 2000
  • Head & neck
    Weekly Matthew, Primary cutaneous adenoid cystic carcinoma metastatic to cervical lymph nodes
    22:1, p. 84 - 86 2000
  • The Journal of the American Dental Association (1939)
    Cohen Donald, Recalcitrant oral ulcers caused by calcium channel blockers: Diagnosis and treatment considerations
    130:11, p. 1611 - 1618 1999
  • AORN journal
    Johnson Perry J., Microvascular Reconstruction of the Head and Neck After Tumor Ablation
    70:1, p. 30 - 33 1999
  • Cancer
    Lydiatt William M., Molecular support for field cancerization in the head and neck
    82:7, p. 1376 - 1380 1998
  • Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery
    Lydiatt Daniel D, Use of the free fibula flap in patients with prior failed mandibular reconstruction
    56:4, p. 444 - 446 1998
  • Head & neck
    Cihak Robert A., Synovial sarcoma of the head and neck: Chromosomal translocation (X;18) as a diagnostic aid
    19:6, p. 549 - 553 1997
  • Oral and maxillofacial surgery clinics of North America
    Lydiatt Daniel D., Advances in the Surgical Management of Carcinoma of the Oral Cavity
    9:3, p. 375 - 383 1997
  • Otolaryngology-head and neck surgery
    Lydiatt William M., Giant Mediastinal Parathyroid Cyst Masquerading as a Substernal Goiter
    116:3, p. 411 - 413 1997
  • CA: a cancer journal for clinicians
    Shah J P, Treatment of head and neck cancer - Reply
    46:2, p. 128 - 128 1996
  • Cancer and metastasis reviews
    Lydiatt W. M, Biological staging of head and neck cancer and its role in developing effective treatment strategies
    15:1, p. 11 - 26 1996
  • Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences
    Mcguire M., Head and Neck Screening Day for the Community
    768:1, p. 286 - 288 1995
  • Otolaryngology-head and neck surgery
    Lydiatt William, 120: Giant Mediastinal Parathyroid Cyst Masquerading Substernal Goiter
    113:2, p. P194 - P194 1995
  • Ear, nose, & throat journal
    Lydiatt William M., Allergic Fungal Sinusitis with Intracranial Extension and Frontal Lobe Symptoms: A Case Report
    73:6, p. 402 - 404 1994
  • Archives of otolaryngology--head & neck surgery
    Lydiatt W M, Pathologic quiz case 1. Polymorphous low-grade adenocarcinoma (PMLGA) of minor salivary gland origin in the hard palate
    120:4, p. 462 - 465 1994
  • Ear, nose, & throat journal
    Daly David T., Extracranial Approaches to the Repair of Cerebrospinal Fluid Rhinorrhea
    71:7, p. 311 - 313 1992
  • American journal of rhinology
    Huerter James V., The Effect of Intranasal Oxymetazoline on Serum Levels of Cocaine after Intranasal Cocaine Application
    5:6, p. 235 - 240 1991
  • Head & neck
    Lydiatt Daniel D., Increased intracranial pressure as a complication of unilateral radical neck dissection in a patient with congenital absence of the transverse sinus
    13:4, p. 359 - 362 1991
  • American journal of rhinology
    Lydiatt William M., A Prospective Double-Blind Evaluation of Cocaine, Phenylephrine with Xylocaine and Oxymetazoline with Xylocaine for Topical Intranasal Use
    3:2, p. 105 - 112 1989

Presentations

  • Complexities of Head and Neck Cancer Staging, International AHNS Head and Neck Meeting, Panel leader and moderator, 2023
  • Faculty and panelist 2023
  • Covid 19 updates multiple times to Medical staff, boards and other groups during 2020 and 2021. 2021
  • COVID-19 at Methodist Health System, Omaha, NE 2020
  • COVID-19 Overview at Methodist Health System, Omaha, NE 2020
  • COVID-19 Coordination and Collaboration at Methodist Health System,Omaha, NE 2020
  • COVID-19 Coordination and Collaboration at Methodist Hospital, Omaha, NE 2020
  • COVID-19 Medical Executive Committee Presentation at Methodist Hospital, Omaha, NE 2020
  • Spoke at the International Federation of Head and Neck Surgical Oncology Societies in San Jose, Costa Rica on staging of head and neck cancer and surgical approaches to the parapharyngeal space. 2019
  • Richard Grimm Memorial Lecture, Princess Margaret Hospital, Toronto, Ontario. 2019
  • UNMC Surgical Grand Rounds, Head and Neck Cancer Staging: Changing Paradigms 2019
  • Dan Lydiatt Honorary Symposium on Value Based Care, The effective use of Telehealth in the evaluation of thyroid nodules. Omaha, NE 2019
  • Jay Grodin Memorial Lecture, Updates in Oral Cavity and Oropharyngeal Staging, Johns Hopkins, Baltimore MD. 2018
  • The significance of the 2018 TNM changes. 12th Annual Columbia/Cornell Update in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, New York, NY. 2018
  • Jatin P. Shah Honorary Lecture, Cancer Staging: History, Meaning and Promise. IFHNOS 2018, Buenos Aires, Argentina, 2018
  • What's New in the 8th Edition AJCC/UICC Staging System Moderator. IFHNOS 2018, Buenos Aires, Argentina 2018
  • Surgical Selection of OPC Patients. IFHNOS 2018, Buenos Aires, Argentina 2018
  • Management of Oropharyngeal Cancer Panel Moderator. IFHNOS 2018, Buenos Aires, Argentina 2018
  • Nebraska Methodist Foundation update on Head and Neck Service 2018
  • Chair of panel for ASCO Update on Staging of Head and Neck Cancer, Chicago, IL 2018
  • HPV in Head and Neck Cancer. 15 Annual Immunize Nebraska, Creighton University 2018
  • Update in Staging 2018. Update in Head and Neck Cancer, Harvard Medical School. 2018
  • Value Based Medicine in Head and Neck Cancer. Estabrook Cancer Center Strategic Planning Meeting 2018
  • Chair Panel on Implications of AJCC Staging Changes on Clinical Care: The Unknown Primary and Oropharyngeal Cancer and AJCC Staging of HPV associated Oropharyngeal Cancer. AHNS annual meeting, 2018
  • pTNM Refines Prognosis in Surgically Treated Patients. AHNS annual meeting 2018
  • Centers of Excellence in Head and Neck Cancer Care. Dan Lydiatt symposium on health care 2018

Awards

  • Distinguished Service Award
    Distinguished Service Award, American Head and Neck Society, awarded at COSM, Austin, Texas May 2, 2019
    American Head and Neck Society

  • Inaugural AAO-HNS/F Young Physicians Section Model Mentor Award October 8, 2018
    Inaugural AAO-HNS/F Young Physicians Section Model Mentor Award October 8, 2018

  • Jatin Shah Honorary Keynote Address to International Federation of Head and Neck Oncologic Surgeons IFHNOS, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
    Jatin Shah Honorary Keynote Address to International Federation of Head and Neck Oncologic Surgeons IFHNOS, Buenos Aires, Argentina.