ReviewLaryngoscope investigative otolaryngology2026
Transoral Robotic Surgery Versus Traditional Lingual Tonsillectomy for Persistent Pediatric Sleep Apnea.
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- Transoral Robotic Surgery Versus Traditional Lingual Tonsillectomy for Persistent Pediatric Sleep Apnea.Laryngoscope investigative otolaryngology · 2026Review
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Abstract
Objectives: This study compares postoperative outcomes of transoral robotic surgery (TORS) and traditional lingual tonsillectomy in pediatric patients with persistent obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) following tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy (T&A). Methods: A systematic search of Ovid MEDLINE, Embase, Cochrane CENTRAL, and Web of Science was conducted through January 2026. Inclusion criteria: pediatric patients (< 18 years) with persistent OSA following T&A, TORS, or traditional lingual tonsillectomy. Outcomes assessed included postoperative apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) reduction, bleeding, and non-bleeding complications. Results: A total of 17 studies were analyzed ( Conclusion: Although TORS offers greater improvements in persistent pediatric OSA following T&A, its association with higher rates of postoperative dysphagia, infection, and bleeding warrants careful decision-making and further investigation in larger cohorts to refine patient selection and optimize outcomes.
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