Barbed reposition pharyngoplasty in multilevel robotic surgery for obstructive sleep apnoea.

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Barbed reposition pharyngoplasty in multilevel robotic surgery for obstructive sleep apnoea.

Acta Otorhinolaryngol Ital. 2017 Jun;37(3):214-217

Authors: Vicini C, Meccariello G, Cammaroto G, Rashwan M, Montevecchi F

Abstract
The surgical treatment of obstructive sleep apnoea in patients who are non-compliant with continuous positive airway pressure therapy still represents a valid alternative. In recent years, the multilevel approach is becoming more diffuse in routine surgical practice, especially since the introduction of transoral robotic surgery. Barbed reposition pharyngoplasty in multilevel robotic surgery for OSA may represent a valid option to surgically approach the soft palate. Herein, we describe the technique and preliminary results of our experience.

PMID: 28516964 [PubMed - in process]

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