Sometimes, a surgery to stop snoring may be necessary. These operations can be performed using surgical techniques. One such procedure is somnoplasty, which uses heat energy to change tissues. This procedure is performed in an office setting and under local anesthesia. For people suffering from sleep apnea, this procedure should be avoided.
Results of snore operation
Snoring can be treated with a variety of surgical procedures. Most cases can be solved by surgical procedures, which can either reduce or eliminate snoring. Some procedures can reduce the volume and size of the soft palate which can contribute to snoring. Results of a snore operation will vary depending on the patient.
Recent research has demonstrated that minimally invasive surgery may be able to reduce snoring. Patients with obstructive or sleep apnea had modest results. Patients often want minimally invasive surgery to stop their snoring, despite the lack of evidence.
MMA surgery
MMA surgery can reduce snoring and improve sleep quality. It works by using radiofrequency energy to create controlled lesions in soft tissue that are causing obstruction. The scarring reduces the volume in flappy tissue while stiffening the remaining tissue. The procedure can be performed on various parts of the airway, including the soft palate, the base of the tongue, and the nasal turbinates. It is performed under local anesthesia.
The success rate of MMA surgery is very high. The procedure can be completed in two to three weeks. Patients can return to their normal functions within 2-3 weeks. This procedure does require a skilled and highly experienced surgeon.
Laser-assisted uvulopalatoplasty
Laser-assisted Uvulopalatoplasty (or LAUP) is a surgical procedure that addresses the root causes of loud, habitual snoring. It is performed with local anesthesia. To open the oropharyngeal and nasal airways, a CO2 laser will be used. Although it's not effective in eliminating all types and forms of snoring the LAUP has demonstrated promising results in reducing upper airway resistance.
LAUP is a one-stage procedure that is done under local anaesthesia. A highly skilled ENT physician performs the procedure. The patient is then positioned in a seated posture while wearing protective glasses. The surgeon first sprays a 10% mixture of lidocaine and water onto the base of your tongue. A second injection of 2% Mepivacaine is made to the base and sides of the uvula. The laser is then attached to the patient's mouth via a hand piece. This is a common surgical procedure, and the surgeon also uses a "backstop" to prevent the laser from damaging the posterior pharynx.
Ruhrpumpen surgery
For many patients, lifestyle changes or medications alone are not enough. Ruhrpumpen surgery might be the only solution in these cases. This surgery uses radiofrequency to create controlled lesion in soft tissues. These scars close the airway, strengthening the surrounding tissue. This procedure can be done on many areas of the airway including the base of the tongue and soft palate. Patients undergo the procedure under local anesthesia.
This surgery is also beneficial to patients suffering from chronic or severe snoring. The surgery involves the removal or partial removal of the soft tissue in your throat and sometimes the lower uvula. It has been used to treat chronic snoring for decades, but new techniques are being developed to improve outcomes.