Background: Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (OSA) is a kind of sleep disorder. The symptoms are intermittent, partial or complete upper airway collapse, seriously impacting oxygen saturation and oxidative stress. Some patients choose to do upper airway surgeries, but the success rate is only 60-70%. The symptoms might relapse because of aging and gaining weights. The purpose of our study is to compare the effect of transoral robotic surgery (TORS) and oropharyngeal rehabilitation (OPR) on patients after TORS. Methods: Participants above 20 years old who are newly diagnosed with mild to severe OSA (Apnea-hypopnea Index \>5/h), and the physician will explain the treatment programs to every subject in clinic. Expected results: The hypothesis of this study is the success rate of surgery will be enhance by increasing tongue and jaw-opening muscle strength after OPR. The biomarkers of cardiovascular disease may decrease and both the collapse of upper airway and sleep quality may be improved after TORS and OPR.
Age range
20 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Apnea Hypopnea Index (AHI)
Timeframe: through study completion, an average of 6 months
Computer Tomography (CT)_Volume
Timeframe: through study completion, an average of 6 months
Computer Tomography (CT)_minimal Area
Timeframe: through study completion, an average of 6 months
Computer Tomography (CT)_AP Distance
Timeframe: through study completion, an average of 6 months
Computer Tomography (CT)_Lateral Distance
Timeframe: through study completion, an average of 6 months
Drug-induced Sleep Endoscopy (DISE)
Timeframe: through study completion, an average of 6 months
Jaw Opening Muscle Strength
Timeframe: through study completion, an average of 6 months
Tongue Protrusion Muscle Strength
Timeframe: through study completion, an average of 6 months
Tongue Elevation Muscle Strength
Timeframe: through study completion, an average of 6 months
Tongue Depression Muscle Strength
Timeframe: through study completion, an average of 6 months
Tongue Lateralization Muscle Strength
Timeframe: through study completion, an average of 6 months