Surgery should be the last option utilized for sleep apnea. But it may be an alternative treatment if there is a physical cause for your sleep apnea that surgery can correct. Or if more conservative treatments fail to control your sleep apnea.
As discussed in the article prior to this one, CPAP is the single most effective treatment for sleep apnea. There are some disadvantages of wearing CPAP for some users, however.
As stated in the previous post, surgery should only be considered as an option for treatment of sleep apnea if there is a physical cause for your obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) or if more conservative treatment methods do not work. Every individual is different and should take all risks and benefits into consideration.