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Nevertheless, the relatively high incidence of perioperative hemorrhage associated with the single-port (SP) model may limit its adoption compared with the multi-port system. The study is aiming in evaluating the feasibility and safety of our modified protocol of transoral robotic surgery (TORS) tongue base resection for OSA using the SP da Vinci robotic system. Study design is prospective phase II observational trial. Setting is tertiary referral hospital. Adult patients with an apnea\u2013hypopnea index (AHI)\u2009&gt;\u00a015, body mass index (BMI)\u00a0&lt;\u200935, and indicated for tongue base resection were enrolled. Single-level or multi-level oropharyngeal surgeries were performed by a single surgeon using the SP da Vinci system. Patient-reported outcomes, including sleep quality and pain, were collected preoperatively and postoperatively. Perioperative complications were monitored and recorded. Preliminary data from 12 patients were analyzed. 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