An ablation apparatus includes a probe with a distal end, a proximal end and a lumen. An anvil is coupled to the probe and extends beyond the probe distal end. The anvil has a distal end that extends in a lateral direction relative to an anvil longitudinal axis. The distal end is adapted to receive and position an uvula or other soft tissue. One or more energy delivery devices are slideably positioned in the probe. The energy delivery devices are advanced and retracted in and out of the probe distal end. An advancement and retraction apparatus advances and retracts the energy delivery devices in and out of the probe distal end and into the soft tissue retained at the anvil distal end. The soft tissue ablation apparatus can further include a handle with a lumen, a proximal end and a distal end. The probe is at least partially positioned in the handle lumen and extends beyond the handle distal end. The ablation apparatus is useful for ablation of soft palate tissue to eliminate snoring.
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