Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Retroperitoneoscopic lumbar sympathectomy.

Nahum Beglaibter1, Yacov Berlatzky, Oded Zamir

  • 1Department of Surgery, Hadassah University Hospital Mount Scopus and the Hebrew University-Hadassah Medical School, Jerusalem, Israel.

Journal of Vascular Surgery
|April 5, 2002
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Pregnancy Outcomes After One Anastomosis Gastric Bypass.

Obesity surgery·2025
Same author

Correction: Staple Line Leaks Following Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy: Low Efficacy of the Over-the-Scope Clip.

Obesity surgery·2023
Same author

Nutritional Outcomes One Year after One Anastomosis Gastric Bypass Compared to Sleeve Gastrectomy.

Nutrients·2022
Same author

The Obesogenic and Glycemic Effect of Bariatric Surgery in a Family with a Melanocortin 4 Receptor Loss-of-Function Mutation.

Metabolites·2022
Same author

Bariatric Surgery Affects Plasma Levels of Alanine Aminotransferase Independent of Weight Loss: A Registry-Based Study.

Journal of clinical medicine·2021
Same author

Sleeve Gastrectomy Is Associated with a Greater Reduction in Plasma Liver Enzymes Than Bypass Surgeries-A Registry-Based Two-Year Follow-Up Analysis.

Journal of clinical medicine·2021
Same journal

Association of revascularization strategy with wound healing following toe amputation in chronic limb-threatening ischemia.

Journal of vascular surgery·2026
Same journal

Premature peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is associated with worse outcomes after endovascular peripheral vascular intervention.

Journal of vascular surgery·2026
Same journal

Self-Expandable versus Balloon-Expandable Bridging Stents in Off-the-Shelf Inner Branch Repair: Midterm Results from the INBREED Registry.

Journal of vascular surgery·2026
Same journal

Procedural outcomes and follow-up of endovascular treatment for extracranial carotid artery aneurysms; a systematic review.

Journal of vascular surgery·2026
Same journal

Impact of Insurance Status on Urgency of Presentation and Perioperative Outcomes Following Endovascular Repair of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms: A Vascular Quality Initiative Analysis.

Journal of vascular surgery·2026
Same journal

Large language models routinely overcode peripheral endovascular procedures relative to professional coders.

Journal of vascular surgery·2026
See all related articles

Retroperitoneoscopic lumbar sympathectomy is a safe and effective minimally invasive procedure for treating lower limb ischemia and reflex sympathetic dystrophy. This technique offers significant patient improvement with minimal complications and short hospital stays.

Area of Science:

  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Vascular Surgery
  • Pain Management

Background:

  • Lower limb ischemia and reflex sympathetic dystrophy significantly impact patient quality of life.
  • Traditional open sympathectomy can be invasive with potential complications.
  • Minimally invasive surgical options are sought to improve outcomes and reduce patient morbidity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the safety and efficacy of retroperitoneoscopic lumbar sympathectomy.
  • To assess the outcomes in patients with lower limb ischemia and reflex sympathetic dystrophy.
  • To determine the feasibility of this minimally invasive approach.

Main Methods:

  • A series of 29 retroperitoneoscopic lumbar sympathectomies were performed on 27 consecutive patients.

Related Experiment Videos

  • The retroperitoneal space was accessed using a balloon trocar.
  • The sympathetic chain (T2-L4) was resected using endoscopic instruments.

    • Main Results:

    • The procedure was successfully completed in all patients without operative or postoperative complications.
    • Mean operative time was 136 minutes, and mean hospital stay was 1.4 days.
    • All patients experienced significant improvement in pain and/or dystrophic changes.

    Conclusions:

    • Retroperitoneoscopic lumbar sympathectomy is a safe and effective minimally invasive surgical option.
    • This technique combines the benefits of minimally invasive surgery with the efficacy of open procedures.
    • It offers significant relief for patients suffering from lower limb ischemia and reflex sympathetic dystrophy.