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[Partial sympathectomy for treating palmar hyperhidrosis with VATS].

Z Yan1, L Zhu, K Ni

  • 1Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital, Hangzhou 310014, China.

Zhonghua Wai Ke Za Zhi [Chinese Journal of Surgery]
|February 8, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Partial sympathectomy using video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) effectively treats palmar hyperhidrosis. This minimally invasive procedure offers a satisfactory and permanent solution for excessive hand sweating.

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Area of Science:

  • Thoracic surgery
  • Minimally invasive procedures
  • Autonomic nervous system

Context:

  • Palmar hyperhidrosis is a condition characterized by excessive sweating of the hands.
  • Surgical intervention, specifically sympathectomy, is considered for severe cases unresponsive to conservative treatments.
  • Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) offers a minimally invasive approach to thoracic procedures.

Purpose:

  • To evaluate the efficacy and safety of partial sympathectomy for palmar hyperhidrosis using VATS.
  • To assess the long-term outcomes and potential complications associated with the procedure.

Summary:

  • Fifty patients underwent bilateral partial sympathectomy via VATS for palmar hyperhidrosis.
  • The procedure involved resection of thoracic sympathetic ganglia T(2) through T(4)/T(5) under general anesthesia.

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  • Immediate and satisfactory reduction in hand sweating was observed in all patients, with minimal complications.

    • Impact:

    • VATS partial sympathectomy provides a highly effective and permanent treatment for palmar hyperhidrosis.
    • The technique allows for excellent visualization of the upper mediastinum, facilitating precise sympathetic denervation.
    • This approach offers a favorable risk-benefit profile for patients suffering from debilitating hyperhidrosis.