Micro-laryngoscopic surgery is precision microsurgery of the voice box, performed through the mouth under general anaesthesia using an operating microscope. It's used to remove vocal cord nodules, polyps, and cysts, and to take biopsies — with no external incision.

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a condition where the airway repeatedly narrows or closes during sleep, briefly interrupting breathing. It causes loud snoring, disturbed sleep, and daytime tiredness — and if untreated, it's linked to increased cardiovascular risk.

Sleep apnea is diagnosed with a sleep study (polysomnography), which measures breathing, oxygen levels, and sleep quality overnight. Snoring alone is not enough to diagnose it — testing is essential before any treatment decision.

No. For moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea, CPAP therapy is the standard first-line treatment. Surgery is considered for selected patients — for example, those with a clear anatomical blockage such as enlarged tonsils, or those who cannot tolerate CPAP.

Vocal cord nodules, polyps and cysts · Hoarseness needing surgical evaluation · Vocal cord weakness or paralysis · Laryngeal lesions requiring biopsy · Obstructive sleep apnea (selected cases) · Significant snoring with identified airway obstruction · Recurrent tonsillitis · Enlarged tonsils and adenoids obstructing breathing.

See an ENT specialist if you have hoarseness lasting more than two weeks, a voice that tires or fails with use, loud snoring with pauses in breathing, excessive daytime sleepiness, or repeated throat infections.

Vocal cord nodules usually result from repeated voice strain or misuse — common in teachers, singers, and people who use their voice heavily. Many improve with voice therapy; surgery is considered when they persist.

The aim of voice surgery is to improve voice quality. Results vary depending on the condition and its duration, and voice therapy is often part of recovery. Your surgeon will discuss realistic expectations for your case.

es, a period of voice rest is usually advised after vocal cord surgery to allow healing, followed by guided voice use. Your surgeon will give you specific instructions.

No. Not everyone who snores has sleep apnea. However, loud snoring with pauses in breathing, choking or gasping at night, or daytime sleepiness should be assessed — a sleep study confirms the diagnosis.

Surgery can significantly reduce snoring in selected patients where a clear anatomical blockage is found. It is not a guaranteed cure for everyone, and outcomes depend on the cause and site of obstruction.

Tonsillectomy may be recommended for repeated tonsillitis, ongoing throat infections, or when enlarged tonsils obstruct breathing or contribute to sleep apnea.

CPAP uses gentle air pressure through a mask to keep the airway open during sleep and is the standard first-line treatment for moderate to severe sleep apnea. Surgery addresses a specific anatomical blockage and is used in selected cases, including CPAP intolerance.

Recovery varies, and throat discomfort for a period afterwards is normal. Your surgeon will explain what to expect and how to manage recovery comfortably.

Yes. In children, obstructive sleep apnea is often linked to enlarged tonsils and adenoids, and may show as snoring, restless sleep, or mouth breathing.