Beyond CPAP: A Physician's Guide to Sleep Apnea Surgery

Описание: Have you abandoned CPAP? Are you looking for a permanent treatment for your obstructive sleep apnea? We review the surgical alternatives to CPAP- including hypoglossal nerve stimulation, soft tissue procedures, Airlift™, and MMA.

Tired of the mask? Welcome to your guide to CPAP alternatives.

In Unmasked: Beyond CPAP, we explore CPAP alternatives available in 2026. From hypoglossal nerve stimulation (Inspire and Genio) to oral appliances, positional therapies, and minimally-invasive surgeries, we review the medical research to help you understand your options.

Our mission is to help you find a treatment you can stick to, so you can enjoy better sleep and health.

Dr. Weiner is a board-certified ear, nose,and throat doctor in Scottsdale, Arizona, with over 20 years of experience in treating people who struggle with CPAP.

For more information, please visit https://weinersleepsurgery.com/

Unmasked: Beyond CPAP is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine; no doctor/patient relationship is formed. Relying on information provided through this channel is solely at your risk. While efforts are made to be accurate, information may change. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. See a health care professional for any medical condition you may have. Dr. Weiner is a member of the Inspire Physician Advisory Council and an instructor at physician educational and training activities for Inspire Medical Systems for which he is compensated.

0.00 Introduction
0.52 Soft tissue surgeries
1.07 UPPP or uvulopalatopharyngoplasty
1.56 Tonsillectomy
2.52 ESP or expansion sphincter pharyngoplasty
3.31 Barbed reposition pharyngoplasty
4.07 Hyoid suspension with Airlift™
5.18 Hypoglossal nerve stimulation
6.09 Inspire®
6.31 Genio®
7.05 Skeletal framework surgery
8.03 MMA or Mandibular Maxillary Advancement
8.26 DOME or Distraction Osteogenesis Maxillary Expansion