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 Video

Updated: May 22, 2026

Targeting Gray Rami Communicantes in Selective Chemical Lumbar Sympathectomy
03:59

Targeting Gray Rami Communicantes in Selective Chemical Lumbar Sympathectomy

Published on: January 10, 2019

Single incision thoracoscopic sympathectomy for hyperhidrosis.

Orcun Unal1, Bulent Citgez, Muharrem Battal

  • 1Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, BakirkÖy Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.

BMJ Case Reports
|May 19, 2012
PubMed
Summary

Thoracic sympathectomy, a surgical treatment for hyperhidrosis, is safe and effective. This study shows single-port thoracoscopic sympathectomy offers a minimally invasive option with no complications.

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

Preoperative Anaemia, Renal Function, and Operative Factors in Acute Kidney Injury and Mortality After Cardiac Surgery with a Prolonged ICU Stay: A Retrospective Cohort Study.

Journal of clinical medicine·2026
Same author

A comprehensive review of de novo oligometastatic breast cancer: Current treatment options, surgical outcomes, and systemic therapy.

Northern clinics of Istanbul·2026
Same author

Safety profile of MESMO® breast implants in breast reconstruction: A retrospective analysis.

Current problems in surgery·2026
Same author

ASO Visual Abstract: Breast Cancer Recurrence in Initially Clinically Node-Positive Patients Undergoing Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy after Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy in the NEOSENTITURK-trials MF18-02/18-03.

Annals of surgical oncology·2025
Same author

Effect of Radiotherapy on the Type and Timing of Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy in Breast Cancer Patients.

Sisli Etfal Hastanesi tip bulteni·2025
Same author

Breast Cancer Recurrence in Initially Clinically Node-Positive Patients Undergoing Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy After Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy in the NEOSENTITURK-Trials MF18-02/18-03.

Annals of surgical oncology·2024

Area of Science:

  • Thoracic surgery
  • Minimally invasive procedures
  • Hyperhidrosis treatment

Background:

  • Thoracic sympathectomy is a rare surgical option for hyperhidrosis and vasospastic vascular diseases.
  • Hyperhidrosis, characterized by excessive sweating, affects the palms, axillae, and dorsal areas.
  • Conventional surgical approaches may involve longer recovery times and potential complications.

Observation:

  • This study analyzed three patients (1 male, 2 female; mean age 27.6) with palmar and/or axillary/dorsal hyperhidrosis.
  • Patients underwent single-port thoracoscopic sympathectomy.
  • Data collected included operative time, complications, and hospital stay duration.

Findings:

  • Mean operative room time was 70 minutes (range: 30-120 minutes).

More Related Videos

Surgical Lumbar Sympathectomy in Mice
05:24

Surgical Lumbar Sympathectomy in Mice

Published on: July 5, 2024

A Technique for Subcutaneous Abdominal Adipose Tissue Biopsy via a Non-diathermy Method
09:01

A Technique for Subcutaneous Abdominal Adipose Tissue Biopsy via a Non-diathermy Method

Published on: September 30, 2017

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: May 22, 2026

Targeting Gray Rami Communicantes in Selective Chemical Lumbar Sympathectomy
03:59

Targeting Gray Rami Communicantes in Selective Chemical Lumbar Sympathectomy

Published on: January 10, 2019

Surgical Lumbar Sympathectomy in Mice
05:24

Surgical Lumbar Sympathectomy in Mice

Published on: July 5, 2024

A Technique for Subcutaneous Abdominal Adipose Tissue Biopsy via a Non-diathermy Method
09:01

A Technique for Subcutaneous Abdominal Adipose Tissue Biopsy via a Non-diathermy Method

Published on: September 30, 2017

  • Mean length of hospital stay was 1 day.
  • No intraoperative or postoperative complications were observed in the studied patients.

    • Implications:

    • Single-port thoracoscopic sympathectomy is a safe and effective treatment for hyperhidrosis.
    • This minimally invasive approach offers a viable alternative to traditional laparoscopy.
    • Further research with larger cohorts is warranted to confirm these findings.