Navigating transoral robotic surgery for obstructive sleep apnoea
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Published on: December 6, 2016
Chu Qin Phua1, Genevieve Lee1, Li-Ang Lee2
1Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Sengkang General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore.
Objectives:
Transoral robotic surgery has gained much recognition in the surgical management of obstructive sleep apnoea, allowing for improved surgical access and precise dissection around the narrow surgical field. However, it is associated with a steeper learning curve and may give rise to significant morbidity especially amongst less experienced surgeons.
Methods:
Through a comprehensive literature search, this review summarises patient selection for transoral robotic surgery as well as peri-operative considerations and management.
Results:
Apart from technical mastery, successful transoral robotic surgery require for the surgeon to be proficient with navigating the entire care continuum beginning with patient selection to management of post-operative complications.
Conclusion:
Transoral robotic surgery remains a promising tool for surgical treatment of patients with obstructive sleep apnoea. This review provides an overview of the surgical application of transoral robotic surgery in obstructive sleep apnoea, together with practical guidance for the sleep surgeon.
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