Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty with or without tonsillectomy in the treatment of adult obstructive sleep apnea - A systematic review

UPPP ± TE reduces respiratory events and daytime sleepiness in adult patients with OSA and UPPP ± TE is superior to non-treated controls in this regard. Further research is needed to establish the long-term benefit, the impact on cardiovascular morbidity and the role of UPPP ± TE in the variety of available treatment options for OSA.