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Outcomes included dysphagia, pain management, nasogastric tube (NGT) use and infection rates.\n\nRESULTS. Forty patients, primarily middle-aged, overweight males, underwent TORS-BOT. Most also received additional sleep surgery procedures. The median hospital stay was 3.5 days. Readmission occurred in 20%, mainly due to pain, infection or bleeding. More than 80% experienced complications, with dysphagia (70%) being the most common, often requiring NGT support. Pain control was frequently insufficient, resulting in impaired oral intake. Constipation was prevalent (68%), whereas laxative prophylaxis was inconsistent. Antibiotics were administered to 40%, mainly for aspiration pneumonia.\n\nCONCLUSIONS. Post-operative dysphagia, pain and nutritional issues were common after TORS-BOT for OSA. Standardised post-operative protocols focusing on pain management, dysphagia interventions and nutritional support are needed.\n\nFUNDING. None.\n\nTRIAL REGISTRATION. 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