Snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnea Surgery

Snoring and sleep apnea are caused because of airflow obstruction. The surgeon will first examine and investigate to identify the sites of airflow obstruction. Then as per the diagnosis, he may decide to undertake single or multiple procedures in one stage or in multiple stages to minimize these
obstructions and bring relief from snoring and sleep apnea.

Surgical treatments for obstructive sleep apnoea include:

Septoplasty and Turbinate Reduction
Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP)
Midline Glossectomy and Base of Tongue Reduction
Radiofrequency Volumetric Tissue Reduction (RFVTR)
In severe cases, the surgeon can opt for more aggressive procedures like, Hyoid Suspension, Genioglossus Advancement (GGA), Maxillomandibular Osteotomy (MMO) and Maxillomandibular advancement (MMA)

Conditions treated

Why this surgery?

Benefits

Snoring
Sleep Apnea

Several problems are created by snoring and sleep apnea which ultimately affects the health:

Interruptions of breathing
Frequent waking from sleep
Light sleeping
Strain on heart
Poor night’s sleep which leads to drowsiness all through the day

Increases upper airway cross-sectional area
Remove obstructive tissues

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Pre-Surgery Preparations

The patient will need to stop eating or drinking before the procedure as per instruction of the surgeon.
Patients are advised to stop smoking before the procedure to facilitate proper healing.
Some medications may need to be discontinued before surgery.

Post Surgery Preparations

Depending on the sleep apnoea surgery performed, recovery times vary. Some procedures require overnight hospital stays while some are minimally invasive, and patients are discharged shortly after the procedure is completed.
The patient will receive thorough instructions regarding aftercare so that they can plan for the necessary recovery period, including arranging time off and help at home.

Follow-ups

The patient will be required to come for post-op check-ups in the OPD on day 1, day 3, day 7, day 14,
day 21, and day 28 after the surgery.

Potential Complications

Many anaesthesia medications relax the throat muscles, which can make sleep apnoea worse during the procedure. As a result, the patient will likely need extra support, such as endotracheal intubation.
excessive bleeding
infection
deep vein thrombosis
additional breathing problems
urinary retention
allergic reaction to anaesthesia

Facilities Available:

OPD Department
Endoscopy Procedure Room
Operation Theatres
In-Patient Rooms
Sleep Study
Audiology (Hearing Test) Department
Allergy Test
Laboratory
Pharmacy

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