CO2 Laser- Pharyngeal hand piece–Built in smoke evacuator channel - Backstop tip. Scanning device, 2mm spot size
Progressive enlargement of the oropharyngeal
airspace by Resecting and “Reshaping”
the vibrating soft palate and uvula
Vertical through and through, inverted
“U” shape trenches. Shortening of the uvula
by 80-90%, fish mouth method
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LAUP - Laser assisted uvula palatoplasty
Laser assisted uvula palatoplasty (LAUP) is a procedure for preventing snoring by removing soft tissue in the back of the throat, as well as the uvula. This allows more room for air to pass through, and stiffins the soft palate, so that it doesn't obstruct the airway.
The value of the CO2 Laser Scanning Device, (Swiftlase or Surgitouch)
CO2 Laser
- Pharyngeal hand piece
- Build in smoke evacuator channel
- Backstop tip
- Scanning device, 2mm spot size
Post OP
- Tylenol w/ Codeine, Vicodene ES, Percocet
- Steroids (PreOp, IntraOp, PostOp)
- Viscus Lidocaine
- Antibiotics
- Mouth wash
- Aloe Vera Juice
Click on the links below for recent publications that Dr. Yosef Krespi has written.
LAUP 1
LAUP 2 |
