Blogs: Uvulopalatoplasty

Laser-assisted uvulopalatoplasty. This surgery method uses a carbon dioxide laser to vaporize part of the uvula. First local anesthetic is sprayed around the soft palate, uvula and tonsils. Then the surgeon will inject more anesthetic ...

A more modern approach uses laser thus the name Laser-Assisted Uvulopalatoplasty or LAUP. Removal of unnecessary tissues in the throat enlarges the air passage which helps reduce the collapse of the muscles. ...