Laser-assisted uvulopalatoplasty revisited

Otolaryngol Clin North Am. 2003 Jun;36(3):495-500. doi: 10.1016/s0030-6665(03)00016-1.

Abstract

When performed correctly in a properly selected patient, LAUP provides good and lasting results in snoring improvement. A sleep study with snoring analysis helps in patient selection. Laser-assisted uvulopalatoplasty can be performed adequately in one sitting.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Laser Therapy / methods*
  • Otorhinolaryngologic Surgical Procedures / methods*
  • Palate, Soft / surgery*
  • Sleep Apnea, Obstructive / complications
  • Sleep Apnea, Obstructive / surgery*
  • Snoring / etiology
  • Snoring / surgery*
  • Uvula / surgery*