Sleep Apnea and Snoring
Surgical and Non-Surgical Therapy
- 3rd Edition - September 25, 2026
- Latest edition
- Editor: Ofer Jacobowitz
- Language: English
Offering a focused, multidisciplinary approach to obstructive sleep apnea and snoring, Sleep Apnea and Snoring: Surgical and Non-Surgical Therapy, 3rd Edition, keeps you up to dat… Read more
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Description
Offering a focused, multidisciplinary approach to obstructive sleep apnea and snoring, Sleep Apnea and Snoring: Surgical and Non-Surgical Therapy, 3rd Edition, keeps you up to date with every effective intervention, making it an outstanding reference for evaluation and treatment. Concise, templated chapters cover indications, patient selection criteria, surgical technique, complications, and results—all highlighted with clinical photos, case studies, and video clips. This edition reflects new and improved techniques and minimally invasive surgical options, a new editorial team, and an extensive group of internationally renowned contributing authors who provide a fresh perspective throughout the text.
Key features
Key features
- Uses a consistent, templated, full-color format for quick, easy access to the most up-to-date surgical and non-surgical interventions for sleep apnea and snoring
- Details when and why surgery is necessary, and how to perform a successful operation for snoring and sleep apnea
- Provides new coverage of key topics such as neurostimulation for sleep apnea and barbed suture pharyngoplasty, as well as expanded non-surgical content, including positional therapy and pharmacotherapy for OSA
- Features new surgical videos that showcase a variety of procedures, including pharyngoplasty techniques
- Contains new chapters on evidence for OSA treatment outcomes, new case studies, and more algorithms for improved decision making and surgical outcomes
- Includes international contributions from leaders in otolaryngology, pulmonology, pediatrics, speech therapy, and oral and maxillofacial surgery for a truly global, multi-disciplinary approach
- An eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud. Additional digital ancillary content may publish after the publication date
Readership
Readership
Otolaryngologists
Table of contents
Table of contents
Section A: INTRODUCTION
1 Welcome to the Third Edition of Sleep Apnea and Snoring: The Role of the Otolaryngologist
Section B: ASSESSMENT & DIAGNOSIS
2 Signs and Symptoms of Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome in Adults
3 Airway Evaluation in Obstructive Sleep Apnea
4 Clinical Polysomnography
5 Home Sleep Testing
6 Consumer Obstructive Sleep Apnea Technologies
7 Sleep Study Interpretation: What the Sleep Surgeon Should Know
8 Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy: How to Do It, Tips, and Tricks
9 Controversies in Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy (DISE)
Section C: NONSURGICAL TREATMENT OF OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA/HYPOPNEA SYNDROME
10 Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Decision-Making and Treatment Planning
11 Positive Airway Pressure Therapy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
12 Oral Appliance Therapy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
13 Positional Therapy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
14 Oropharyngeal Exercises for Adults With Obstructive Sleep Apnea
15 Emerging Medical Treatments for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Section D: SURGICAL TREATMENT OF OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA/HYPOPNEA SYNDROME
16 Rationale and Indications for Surgical Treatment
17 The Impact of Surgical Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea on Cardiovascular and Other Clinical Outcomes
18 Obstructive Sleep Apnea Surgery Clinical Trials: Evidence
Section E: ANESTHESIA FOR OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA/HYPOPNEA SYNDROME
19 Perioperative Monitoring in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (DRAFT)
20 Perioperative and Anesthesia Management for Patients Undergoing Sleep Apnea Surgery
Section F: TREATMENT SELECTION
21 Algorithm for Obstructive Sleep Apnea Treatment and the Role of Palatopharyngoplasty Surgery
22 Algorithm for Multilevel Treatment: Riley, Powell, and Liu’s Stanford Experience
23 Algorithm for Multilevel Treatment
Section G: NASAL SURGERY FOR THE TREATMENT OF OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA/HYPOPNEA SYNDROME
24 Nasal Obstruction and Sleep-Disordered Breathing
25 Minimally Invasive Surgical Nasal Valve Techniques
26 Plastic Surgery Techniques for the Correction of Nasal Obstruction
27 Inferior Turbinate Reduction
Section H: MINIMALLY INVASIVE PALATAL PROCEDURES
28 Treatment of Snoring Using Radiofrequency-Based Procedures
29 Anterior Palatoplasty
30 Injection Snoreplasty
31 Barbed Suture Snoreplasty
32 Tongue and External Muscular Stimulation
33 Role of Laser Surgery in Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Section I: PALATOPHARYNGOPLASTY SURGERY
34 Evolution of Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty
35 Lateral Pharyngoplasty
36 Expansion Sphincter Pharyngoplasty
37 Palatal Hybrid Surgery
38 Robinson’s Australian Modified Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty
39 Modified Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty With Uvula Preservation
40 Transpalatal Advancement Pharyngoplasty
41 Barbed Reposition Pharyngoplasty
Section J: MINIMALLY INVASIVE HYPOPHARYNGEAL PROCEDURES
42 Hypopharyngeal Surgery for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
43 Coblation Tongue Base Reduction and Lingual Tonsillectomy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
44 Tongue Base Stabilization for Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Snoring
45 Hyoid Suspension
46 Management of the Epiglottis
47 Transoral Robotic Surgery in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Surgical Treatment
Section K: NEUROSTIMULATION
48 Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation Therapy
49 Targeted Hypoglossal Neurostimulation for the Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea
50 Bilateral Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation
51 Ansa Cervicalis Stimulation for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
52 Controversies in Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation
Section L: MAXILLOFACIAL SURGICAL TECHNIQUES
53 Skeletal Advancement Techniques for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
54 Genioglossus Advancement
55 Maxillary Expansion for Adult Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Section M: TRACHEOSTOMY FOR OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA/HYPOPNEA SYNDROME
56 Tracheostomy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Section N: POSTOPERATIVE MANAGEMENT AND COMPLICATIONS
57 Postoperative Problem Management Post Pharyngoplasty
58 Multimodality Management of Nasopharyngeal Stenosis After Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty
59 Current Techniques for the Treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
60 Management of Persistent Obstructive Sleep Apnea Post Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP)
61 Revision Surgery Following Palatopharyngoplasty
Section O: PEDIATRIC OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA/HYPOPNEA SYNDROME
62 Management of Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders in Children
63 Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy in Children
64 Intracapsular Microdebrider–Assisted and Coblation Tonsillectomy
65 Adenoidectomy Techniques
66 Evaluation and Management of Persistent Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea
67 The Dentist’s Role in the Treatment of Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea
68 Laryngomalacia as a Cause of Obstructive Sleep Apnea
69 Surgical and Neurostimulation Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Down Syndrome
70 Myofunctional Therapy for Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Section P: FUTURE OF OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA TREATMENT
71 Innovations and Future Directions in Surgical Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea
1 Welcome to the Third Edition of Sleep Apnea and Snoring: The Role of the Otolaryngologist
Section B: ASSESSMENT & DIAGNOSIS
2 Signs and Symptoms of Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome in Adults
3 Airway Evaluation in Obstructive Sleep Apnea
4 Clinical Polysomnography
5 Home Sleep Testing
6 Consumer Obstructive Sleep Apnea Technologies
7 Sleep Study Interpretation: What the Sleep Surgeon Should Know
8 Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy: How to Do It, Tips, and Tricks
9 Controversies in Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy (DISE)
Section C: NONSURGICAL TREATMENT OF OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA/HYPOPNEA SYNDROME
10 Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Decision-Making and Treatment Planning
11 Positive Airway Pressure Therapy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
12 Oral Appliance Therapy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
13 Positional Therapy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
14 Oropharyngeal Exercises for Adults With Obstructive Sleep Apnea
15 Emerging Medical Treatments for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Section D: SURGICAL TREATMENT OF OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA/HYPOPNEA SYNDROME
16 Rationale and Indications for Surgical Treatment
17 The Impact of Surgical Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea on Cardiovascular and Other Clinical Outcomes
18 Obstructive Sleep Apnea Surgery Clinical Trials: Evidence
Section E: ANESTHESIA FOR OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA/HYPOPNEA SYNDROME
19 Perioperative Monitoring in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (DRAFT)
20 Perioperative and Anesthesia Management for Patients Undergoing Sleep Apnea Surgery
Section F: TREATMENT SELECTION
21 Algorithm for Obstructive Sleep Apnea Treatment and the Role of Palatopharyngoplasty Surgery
22 Algorithm for Multilevel Treatment: Riley, Powell, and Liu’s Stanford Experience
23 Algorithm for Multilevel Treatment
Section G: NASAL SURGERY FOR THE TREATMENT OF OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA/HYPOPNEA SYNDROME
24 Nasal Obstruction and Sleep-Disordered Breathing
25 Minimally Invasive Surgical Nasal Valve Techniques
26 Plastic Surgery Techniques for the Correction of Nasal Obstruction
27 Inferior Turbinate Reduction
Section H: MINIMALLY INVASIVE PALATAL PROCEDURES
28 Treatment of Snoring Using Radiofrequency-Based Procedures
29 Anterior Palatoplasty
30 Injection Snoreplasty
31 Barbed Suture Snoreplasty
32 Tongue and External Muscular Stimulation
33 Role of Laser Surgery in Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Section I: PALATOPHARYNGOPLASTY SURGERY
34 Evolution of Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty
35 Lateral Pharyngoplasty
36 Expansion Sphincter Pharyngoplasty
37 Palatal Hybrid Surgery
38 Robinson’s Australian Modified Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty
39 Modified Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty With Uvula Preservation
40 Transpalatal Advancement Pharyngoplasty
41 Barbed Reposition Pharyngoplasty
Section J: MINIMALLY INVASIVE HYPOPHARYNGEAL PROCEDURES
42 Hypopharyngeal Surgery for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
43 Coblation Tongue Base Reduction and Lingual Tonsillectomy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
44 Tongue Base Stabilization for Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Snoring
45 Hyoid Suspension
46 Management of the Epiglottis
47 Transoral Robotic Surgery in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Surgical Treatment
Section K: NEUROSTIMULATION
48 Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation Therapy
49 Targeted Hypoglossal Neurostimulation for the Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea
50 Bilateral Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation
51 Ansa Cervicalis Stimulation for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
52 Controversies in Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation
Section L: MAXILLOFACIAL SURGICAL TECHNIQUES
53 Skeletal Advancement Techniques for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
54 Genioglossus Advancement
55 Maxillary Expansion for Adult Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Section M: TRACHEOSTOMY FOR OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA/HYPOPNEA SYNDROME
56 Tracheostomy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Section N: POSTOPERATIVE MANAGEMENT AND COMPLICATIONS
57 Postoperative Problem Management Post Pharyngoplasty
58 Multimodality Management of Nasopharyngeal Stenosis After Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty
59 Current Techniques for the Treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
60 Management of Persistent Obstructive Sleep Apnea Post Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP)
61 Revision Surgery Following Palatopharyngoplasty
Section O: PEDIATRIC OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA/HYPOPNEA SYNDROME
62 Management of Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders in Children
63 Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy in Children
64 Intracapsular Microdebrider–Assisted and Coblation Tonsillectomy
65 Adenoidectomy Techniques
66 Evaluation and Management of Persistent Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea
67 The Dentist’s Role in the Treatment of Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea
68 Laryngomalacia as a Cause of Obstructive Sleep Apnea
69 Surgical and Neurostimulation Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Down Syndrome
70 Myofunctional Therapy for Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Section P: FUTURE OF OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA TREATMENT
71 Innovations and Future Directions in Surgical Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 3
- Latest edition
- Published: September 25, 2026
- Language: English
About the editor
About the editor
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Ofer Jacobowitz
Ofer Jacobowitz, MD, PhD, FAASM, FAAOA is an internationally recognized leader in the medical and surgical treatment of snoring, obstructive sleep apnea and nasal obstruction. He is dual board-certified in otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery and Sleep Medicine and is highly skilled at assessing and treating the anatomical aspects of sinus and nasal problems, sleep apnea and spectrum of sleep disorders.
Dr Jacobowitz’ accomplishments include: Chair of the Sleep Disorders Committee of the American Academy of Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery; Secretary of the World Sleep Society - World Sleep Society Governing Council; Chair of the International Surgical Sleep Society of Congress in 2019 in New York; the first in New York to perform hypoglossal neurostimulation for sleep apnea and Vivaer, an in-office procedure for nasal obstruction; speaker and course director on sleep and nasal obstruction; editorial board member and peer reviewer for prestigious academic journals; Distinguished service and Honor Award, American Academy of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery; Fellow Award, American Academy of Sleep Medicine; Castle Connolly’s Top Doctor (2016-2022), NY Super Doctor, and Vitals’ Most Compassionate Doctor.
Affiliations and expertise
Co-Director, Sleep Division, ENT and Allergy Associates, New York, New York; Clinical Professor, Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery, Northwell/Hofstra University, New York, New York, USA