Sleep Apnea Surgery

Surgery for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is usually not done unless other treatments have failed or you are unable or choose not to use other treatments.

Surgery Choices

• Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty removes excess tissue in the throat to make the airway wider. It is the most common surgery to treat sleep apnea in adults.
• Tonsillectomy and/or adenoidectomy removes the tonsils and/or the adenoids. It is an option if you have enlarged tonsils and adenoids that are blocking your airway during sleep. This is often the first treatment option for children because enlarged tonsils and adenoids are usually the cause of their sleep apnea.
• Other surgical procedures are used to repair bone and tissue problems in the mouth and throat.

Please read the following articles to answer your questions about sleep apnea:

Sleep Apnea Symptoms
Sleep Apnea Diagnosis and Treatment