Introduction
The use of laser assisted uvulopalatoplasty (LAUP) is now established as a recognised technique for the treatment of snoring. The traditional anaesthetic management of this surgical procedure requires the placement of a laser-resistant endotracheal tube to facilitate ventilation.
In this preliminary study, we assessed the laser-resistant properties of the reinforced Laryngeal Mask Airway (rLMA) followed by retrospective series of 924 patients who underwent LAUP with the use of the rLMA.