International Surgical Sleep Society (ISSS)

The International Surgical Sleep Society is dedicated to the education and study of sleep medicine. The ISSS maintains the following objectives:-

Mission:
"Improving the care for patients with obstructive sleep apnoea through collaboration, education and research".

Vision:
The International Surgical Sleep Society has the following vision:
• To educate its members and future generations in the most current and relevant treatment of sleep disorders.
• To educate the public on sleep disorders and their management options.
• To promote collaboration and facilitate research on the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders.
• To educate other medical and surgical specialties about medical and surgical treatment of sleep disorders.
• To advocate for accessible and equitable care for all patients with sleep disorders (alt: sleep disordered breathing).
• To advocate for physicians and healthcare professionals specializing in the treatment of sleep disordered breathing, recognizing the essential role they play in diagnosis and treatment of this disorder.
• To champion innovation to advance scientific knowledge, encourage development of novel solutions and facilitate translation of these ideas to optimize patient care.