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Thorascopic sympathectomy performed using laser.

S A Black1, F G M Taylor, M H Russell

  • 1Department of Vascular Surgery, St Peter's Hospital, Chertsey, Surrey, UK.

Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England
|March 8, 2008
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Thorascopic sympathectomy is a safe and effective treatment for palmar hyperhidrosis and facial blushing. This procedure, particularly when using laser technology, offers a precise and less invasive option with a low risk of complications like Horner's syndrome.

Area of Science:

  • Thoracic surgery
  • Minimally invasive procedures
  • Neuromodulation

Background:

  • Thoracoscopic sympathectomy is an established treatment for palmar hyperhidrosis, facial blushing, and digital/axillary hyperhidrosis.
  • The procedure aims to interrupt sympathetic nerve pathways to reduce excessive sweating or blushing.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the safety and efficacy of thoracoscopic sympathectomy.
  • To assess outcomes for patients treated for hyperhidrosis, blushing, and ischemia.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective data collection from 1987-2006 at St Peter's Hospital.
  • 123 patients underwent 233 thoracoscopic sympathectomy procedures.
  • Follow-up via telephone interview.

Main Results:

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  • 90% of procedures were for palmar hyperhidrosis, 6% for facial blushing, 4% for digital ischemia.
  • No deaths occurred; all patients discharged on day 1.
  • High success rate: 83% cured, 10% improved among follow-up patients. Low incidence of compensatory sweating (55% troubled, 10% major problem). No Horner's syndrome reported.

Conclusions:

  • Thoracoscopic sympathectomy is safe and effective, often performed as a single bilateral procedure.
  • Laser technology offers advantages: single port, less dissection, precision, and reduced risk of Horner's syndrome compared to other techniques.