There is level 1 evidence that suggests UPPP surgery is an effective treatment for OSA in the appropriately selected patient.
Modified UPPP Improves Daytime Sleepiness, QOL in OSA
OSAS is associated with increased morbidity and mortality, as well as increased risk of poor sleep and low QOL
Options for Obstructive Sleep Apnea Palate Surgery Reviewed
Otolaryngologists discuss pros and cons of uvulopalatopharyngoplasty, relocation and lateral pharyngoplasty, Z-palatoplasty, and other surgical procedures for OSA at the 2013 American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Annual Meeting
Single-Staged Modified UPPP with Nasal Surgery Safe for OSAS Patients
Can an anatomy-based staging system effectively predict the efficacy of uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) performed along with nasal surgery? Background: While the overall efficacy of UPPP is estimated at 40 percent, Friedman and colleagues published a series of 134 patients who were staged based upon oral cavity exam and body mass index (BMI) (Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2002;127:13-21). […]
Surgical Issues: Insights into UPPP, CPAP Use, and CSF Leaks
Does multilevel upper airway surgery preclude continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) usage, and is there a best way to repair cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leaks?
Snoring Treatments Available, But Are Rarely Completely Successful
Snoring is a common complaint of patients (and their spouses) treated by otolaryngologists.
Gaps in the Knowledge Base Regarding Surgery for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Experts agree that continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is the gold standard for management of obstructive sleep apnea.
Surgery for Obstructive Sleep Apnea: One Size Doesn’t Fit All
When it comes to performing surgery for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), there are a variety of procedures that can be done, but otolaryngologists sometimes have personal preferences, and preferences can affect everything from how diagnoses are made to the type of surgery performed, often with similar end results.