The Department of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery at the Detroit
Medical Center is pioneering the use of the da Vinci® Si HD Robotic
Surgical System in the treatment of severe obstructive sleep apnea.DMC offers transoral robotic-assisted surgery for the treatment of
obstructive sleep apnea. While the preferred treatment for obstructive
sleep apnea remains non-surgical treatment with a continuous positive
airway pressure (CPAP) device, robotic-assisted surgery is an impressive
new option for patients who are not compliant with or cannot tolerate CPAP
therapy.
Medical Center is pioneering the use of the da Vinci® Si HD Robotic
Surgical System in the treatment of severe obstructive sleep apnea.DMC offers transoral robotic-assisted surgery for the treatment of
obstructive sleep apnea. While the preferred treatment for obstructive
sleep apnea remains non-surgical treatment with a continuous positive
airway pressure (CPAP) device, robotic-assisted surgery is an impressive
new option for patients who are not compliant with or cannot tolerate CPAP
therapy.
In a large number of patients, the procedure may significantly reduce the
frequency of airway blockages during sleep and may completely eliminate the
need to use a CPAP device during sleep. In some cases, the surgery may not
be able to reduce the frequency of airway blockage sufficiently to
eliminate the use of a CPAP device. However, because the airway is now
larger, these patients typically are able to tolerate the CPAP device
better after surgery.
