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  • Sleep Medicine
  • Otolaryngology
  • Surgical Innovation

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  • Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common disorder with serious health consequences.
  • Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) adherence is often poor, necessitating alternative treatments.
  • Surgical intervention is frequently indicated for patients with suboptimal CPAP tolerance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present an updated, protocol-driven surgical approach for adult OSA patients.
  • To highlight the role of drug-induced sleep endoscopy (DISE) in personalized treatment planning.
  • To improve surgical success rates and long-term outcomes for CPAP-intolerant individuals.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing anatomical phenotyping and DISE for precise surgical targeting.
  • Implementing a multi-level surgical algorithm including uvulopalatoplasty, septoplasty, tongue base reduction, palatoplasty, and maxillomandibular advancement (MMA).
  • Emphasizing patient selection, individualized treatment based on obstruction patterns, and perioperative optimization.

Main Results:

  • A DISE-guided, multi-level surgical approach demonstrated effectiveness.
  • Preoperative assessments (BMI, STOP-BANG, Epworth) and postoperative polysomnography are crucial.
  • Standardized, evidence-based surgical care is vital, as shown by regional experiences.

Conclusions:

  • This article establishes a clear protocol for managing OSA patients.
  • The protocol integrates current literature and expert insights for modern OSA surgical management.
  • Personalized, DISE-directed multi-level surgery offers improved outcomes for CPAP-intolerant OSA patients.