Medical Information on Treatment and Diagnosis for Snoring and Sleep Apnea

Laser Surgery for Snoring and Sleep Apnea

Sleep Surgery Centre Inc. 303 - 2963 Glen Drive, Coquitlam, Vancouver, B.C. Canada

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Medical Information on Diagnosis and Treatment for Snoring and Sleep Apnea

Sleep Surgery brings about the complete disappearance of snoring in most snorers. Almost all snorers enjoy a significant reduction in both the frequency and severity of the snoring at the very least. Daytime sleepiness is usually eliminated in both partners. Mood is often improved dramatically, medications avoided or stopped, and sexual desire and activity revitalized. Health and longevity are greatly enhanced. Apnea, with its dangerous and distressing consequences, can be eliminated or reduced. In general, more energy and a new sense of well-being brings:

Increased productivity and effectiveness at work
More enjoyment of leisure activities
Ability to exercise and gain the right body shape

Types of Sleep Surgery

Currently most surgery for snoring or sleep apnea is done on the palate (The palate is the soft part of the back of the throat, with the uvula attached to its lower edge, hanging between the tonsils. It is this part of your anatomy that makes most of the noise when snoring). However, nasal and or sinus surgery is sometimes necessary, and procedures on the back of the tongue, jaws and neck, are occasionally required.

PIP = Pillar Implant Proceedure

RPM = Radiofrequency Palatal Myoplasty (Also known as Somnoplasty).

LAUP = Laser Assisted Uvulopalatoplasty.

UPPP = Uvulopharyngopalatoplasty.

Palate Surgery (Throat)	Effectiveness	Pain Afterwards	Treatments
PIP Pillar Implant Proceedure	88% of snorers are subjectively improved	Mild	1 only, in office
RPM Radiofrequency Palatal Myoplasty	60-70 % of partners are satisfied	Absent or Mild	2-5 , usually 3, in Office
LAUP Laser Assisted Uvulopalatoplasty	>90 % of partners are satisfied	Mild to Severe	1 only, in Office
UPPP Uvulopharyngopalatoplasty	>90 % of partners are satisfied	Mild to Severe	1 only, in Hospital or Clinic, under General Anaesthetic
TB Rf Tongue Base radio frequency	Improves results in certain patients	Mild	Multiple, in office, over several months
GGA Genioglossal Advancement	Improves results in certain patients	Moderate	1 only, in hospital or clinic, in conjunction with UPPP in selected patients, under General Anaesthetic
The appropriateness of Sleep Surgery cannot be determined without an office examination. Moreover, your sleep surgery physician can offer you some degree of prediction concerning the effectiveness of surgery in your particular case, on the basis of his examination.

A description of the types of Sleep Surgery

Take the Test

Before coming in to the Sleep Surgery Centre, we would like you to fill out two questionnaires to help us find the likelihood of sleep apnea in you.

The Epworth Questionnaire (HTML format)
The Berlin Questionnaire (PDF format)

Check Your Body Mass Index (BMI) or just find out about the correct body weight for you or your partner Go to this page.

Sleep Surgery Centre Inc. 303 - 2963 Glen Drive, Coquitlam, Vancouver, B.C. Canada V3B 2P7
Tel: 604-941-2344 Fax: 604-941-2455 E-mail: info@sleepsurgerycentre.com

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