Dr. Marc J. Kayem, M.D., F.R.C.S.C.

RADIO SURGERY - SNORING

Introducing Radio Surgery

A Comfortable Way to Reduce or Eliminate Snoring with Minimal
If you snore or live with someone who does, you know how hard it is to get a good night's sleep. Nearly half of all adults snore occasionally. One in four snores habitually. And it gets worse as we get older.
Unfortunately, sleepless nights aren't the only ill effects of snoring. Snoring can disrupt sleep patterns, causing inadequate rest and an inability to concentrate at work or while driving. In severe cases, snoring can be a symptom of obstructive sleep apnea, where breathing stops completely several times an hour. This can lead to long-term health problems.

Fortunately, there's new hope for snoring. It's called radiosurgery. Radiosurgery uses high-frequency, low-temperature energy to alter the soft palate or uvula and reduce or eliminate snoring. Best of all, the tiny incisions heal quickly, with little more pain than a tingling sensation.
So why waste another sleepless night? Ask your physician today about the radiosurgery solution to snoring!

Frequently Asked Questions about Radio surgery for Snoring

Q: How does radio surgery work?
A: Radio surgery is the passage of ultrahigh-frequency, low-temperature radio waves into the well-defined area in the soft palate or uvula. The term "radio" surgery is used because the frequency is higher than AM radios, but lower than the frequency of television.
Radio surgery makes very fine, precise, gentle punctures. A thin RF micro-fiber insulated wire is gently inserted into the soft palate. Only the tissue cells immediately adjacent to the electrode are affected.

Q: How does radio surgery differ from other procedures for reduced snoring?
A: Laser-assisted surgeries are high temperature and far less delicate than radio surgery and can cause excessive tissue burns that are slower to heal and cause significant post-operative pain.

Q: What causes snoring?
A: Snoring occurs when floppy tissue in the airway relaxes during sleep and vibrates. Most snoring is caused by vibration of the soft palate and uvula at the back of the mouth. The tongue, tonsils, adenoids and congested nasal passages can also attribute to snoring.

Q: Do I have to go to the hospital for radio surgery?
A: No. You should be able to undergo radio surgery in your doctor's office. The procedure takes only a few minutes. Only local anesthesia is used. Bleeding is a rare occurrence.

Q: As a patient, what does radio surgery mean to me? What are the benefits?
A: Radio surgery means excellent and consistent results with minimal to no bruising, swelling, scarring or other complications. Plus, radio surgery is gentle, effective and recovery time is minimal.

Q: How do I know if radio surgery is right for me?
A: If you snore loudly and frequently and do not have obstructive breathing disorders, you are a potential candidate. Ask your physician. After an examination and testing, your physician can determine if radio surgery will benefit you.

Q: How many treatments will I need?
A: It depends. Each treatment improves the snoring condition. Treatments are repeated until the desired effect is achieved or snoring is no longer improving with subsequent treatments.