Sleep apnea is more than a bad night’s sleep because it may anchor potential health problems. Obstructive sleep apnea is believed to agonize approximately 10 to 12 million American people, online media say. Sleep apnea may make a person to stop breathing for more than 30 times an hour and hold their breath up to 20 seconds at a time. There may be harmful side effects if sleep apnea is left untreated. Robotic surgery may be the answer to sleep apnea problem, according to health experts.
TransOral Robotic Surgery or TORS is considered to be amelioration in the obstructive sleep apnea. It is performed in the mouth using da Vinci surgical robotic system. A high-definition 3-D magnified visualization is an important equipment that helps the surgeon to see the insides of the mouth and throat. This lets the surgeon to effortlessly operate through the patient’s mouth. Injuries around the mouth and throat may be avoided with the help of the 3-D visualization and precise cutting instruments.
However, no medical devices and procedures have been proven perfect and without risks. In fact, there are a number of patients who have experienced minor and major problems during or after robotic surgery.
References:
TransOral Robotic Surgery or TORS is considered to be amelioration in the obstructive sleep apnea. It is performed in the mouth using da Vinci surgical robotic system. A high-definition 3-D magnified visualization is an important equipment that helps the surgeon to see the insides of the mouth and throat. This lets the surgeon to effortlessly operate through the patient’s mouth. Injuries around the mouth and throat may be avoided with the help of the 3-D visualization and precise cutting instruments.
However, no medical devices and procedures have been proven perfect and without risks. In fact, there are a number of patients who have experienced minor and major problems during or after robotic surgery.
References:
- bvhealthsystem.org/?id=860&sid=1
- myfoxny.com/story/21347544/robotic-surgery-could-treat-sleep-apnea
- sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/08/130827134751.htm
- penn-medicine-clinical-reports.blogspot.com/2011/01/transoral-robotic-surgery-tors-for.html
- philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2012/02/06/health-watch-robotic-sleep-apnea-surgery/
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