Bipolar Electrodes
RaVoR Bipolar Electrode for Soft Palate
RaVoR™ (Radiofrequency Volume Reduction) of the soft palate has become the standard surgical procedure to treat habitual snoring and mild sleep apnea. Multiple clinical studies confirmed the efficacy and the clinical benefit of the treatment (see abstracts). This minimally invasive treatment method preserves the structures and function of the soft palate. RaVoR™ is performed under local anesthesia; it can easily be combined with other treatments, e.g. RF-UPPP or CPAP treatment.
RaVoR Bipolar Electrode for Inferior Turbinate
RaVoR™ of the inferior turbinates has become a standard treatment option in sleep surgery. i.e. to treat habitual snoring, mild sleep apnea and to increase both comfort and compliance of the CPAP treatment. Moreover, it can be beneficial to improve nasal breathing, even together with septum correction,or to treat symptoms of rhinitis.
RaVoR Bipolar Electrode for Tongue Base
RaVoR™ of the tongue base is intended for patients suffering from light to moderate obstructive sleep apnea and retrolingual obstruction. RaVoR™ (Radiofrequency Volume Reduction) of the tongue base is a minimally invasive surgical treatment option for obstructions on that level. Tongue base reduction is usually combined with either conservative treatment (CPAP) or other surgical interventions (multi-level). RaVoR™ of the tongue base is performed under general anesthesia. Patients remain under supervision for at least one night.