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To reduce confounding, we excluded tonsillectomy, as tonsil size is a major predictor of outcome. Primary PROMs included changes in daytime sleepiness, as measured by the Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS), and snoring intensity, assessed on a visual analog scale, analyzed by surgical technique using random\u2010effects models.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Fifty\u2010five studies with 1815 patients were included. Overall, palatopharyngeal surgery without tonsillectomy reduced ESS by a mean of 3.3 points (95% CI, 2.7 to 3.9) and snoring intensity by 4.1 points (95% CI, 3.7 to 4.6). Among surgical techniques, suture palatopharyngoplasty, muscle relocation, cold\u2010steel techniques, and powered instruments showed the largest reductions in both daytime sleepiness and snoring. Meta\u2010regression analyses showed no evidence for declining treatment effectiveness with longer follow\u2010up durations for both PROMs. Heterogeneity across studies was considerable, with a moderate overall risk of bias.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Palatopharyngeal surgery without tonsillectomy effectively improves patient\u2010reported daytime sleepiness and snoring intensity, with outcomes varying by surgical techniques. Suture palatopharyngoplasty, muscle relocation, cold\u2010steel techniques, and the use of powered instruments appear to be most effective in improving PROMs. These results inform surgical planning and counseling in patients seeking surgical treatment for snoring and daytime sleepiness.<\/jats:p>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      <jats:bold>Trial Registration:<\/jats:bold>\n                      PROSPERO: CRD42024559063.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.1002\/lary.70526","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2026,3,30]],"date-time":"2026-03-30T04:21:54Z","timestamp":1774844514000},"page":"3706-3717","update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1002\/crossmark_policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":0,"title":["Patient\u2010Reported Outcomes of Palatopharyngeal Surgery Without Tonsillectomy: A 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