To control snoring or mild forms of sleep apnea, laser-assisted uvuloplasty (LAUP) can be performed to remove the uvula and surrounding tissue to open the airway behind the palate.
Laser-assisted uvuloplasty (uvulectomy) is an effective surgical procedure for treatment of snoring and some types of OSA. A single-stage procedure appears to be effective and may further decrease the morbidity associated with this disease.