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Gasless Endoscopic Thyroidectomy via the Trans-Axillary Approach

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Endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy.

Eleni Moraites¹, Olushola Akinshemoyin Vaughn², Samantha Hill³

¹Hennepin County Medical Center, 701 Park Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55415, USA.

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Endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy treats severe sweating but often causes compensatory sweating, impacting patient satisfaction and quality of life.

Keywords:

Axillary hyperhidrosis Endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy Hyperhidrosis Palmar hyperhidrosis Quality of life

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Area of Science:

Surgical techniques
Thoracic surgery
Hyperhidrosis management

Background:

Endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy (ETS) is a primary surgical option for severe palmar hyperhidrosis.
ETS also has applications in axillary and craniofacial hyperhidrosis.
Compensatory hyperhidrosis is a known complication of ETS.

Purpose of the Study:

To summarize the applications and outcomes of endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy.
To highlight the incidence and impact of compensatory hyperhidrosis following ETS.

Main Methods:

Review of endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy procedures.
Analysis of patient outcomes, including hyperhidrosis treatment efficacy and complication rates.

Main Results:

ETS is effective for severe palmar, axillary, and craniofacial hyperhidrosis.
A significant rate of compensatory hyperhidrosis develops post-ETS.
Compensatory hyperhidrosis can negatively affect patient satisfaction and quality of life.

Conclusions:

Endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy is an effective treatment for specific hyperhidrosis types.
The high incidence of compensatory hyperhidrosis necessitates careful patient selection and counseling.
Managing compensatory hyperhidrosis is crucial for optimizing patient outcomes after ETS.