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Transoral Robotic Surgery for Obstructive Sleep Apnea

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Abstract

Purpose of Review

The purpose of this review is to describe the role of transoral robotic surgery (TORS) in the surgical management of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

Recent Findings

Numerous studies have examined the best techniques and efficacy of TORS for OSA as a component of multi-level surgery for OSA.

Summary

The role of transoral robotic surgery (TORS) for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) emerged in 2008 as a novel approach for the treatment of retroglossal and supraglottic obstruction. This technique provides an alternative surgical approach for patients with obstruction in these areas. Success rates with TORS are modestly improved over alternative approaches to the tongue base and offer an added advantage of addressing neighboring regions of the airway including access to the supraglottis.

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  1. Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA

    Ahmad F. Mahmoud & Erica R. Thaler

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Mahmoud, A.F., Thaler, E.R. Transoral Robotic Surgery for Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Curr Sleep Medicine Rep 3, 122–127 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40675-017-0074-3

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