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Video-assisted thoracoscopic sympathectomy significantly improves quality of life for primary focal hyperhidrosis patients. While compensatory sweating occurs, 94% recommend this effective treatment for excessive sweating.

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Area of Science:

  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Dermatology
  • Quality of Life Research

Background:

  • Primary focal hyperhidrosis affects 1-4% of the population, predominantly young adults, causing significant quality of life impairment.
  • Excessive sympathetic stimulation is the suspected cause, with videothoracoscopic sympathectomy being a recognized treatment.
  • The condition most commonly affects palms, face, armpits, and soles.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the post-operative quality of life in patients with primary focal hyperhidrosis after thoracoscopic sympathectomy.
  • To assess patient satisfaction and long-term outcomes following the procedure.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective study of 54 patients undergoing bilateral thoracoscopic thoracic sympathectomy.
  • Quality of Life and Hyperhidrosis Severity Scale questionnaires were administered pre-operatively and at 3 months post-surgery.
  • Medium-term follow-up data was collected via telephone, with a mean follow-up of 6 years.

Main Results:

  • 100% improvement in quality of life and 96.3% satisfaction at 3 months post-surgery.
  • Compensatory hyperhidrosis was noted in 53.7% of patients at 3 months, rising to 77.4% at medium-term follow-up.
  • At medium-term follow-up, 93.5% reported high satisfaction and improved quality of life, with 94% recommending the surgery.

Conclusions:

  • Video-assisted thoracoscopic sympathectomy (VATS) is an effective and viable treatment for primary focal hyperhidrosis.
  • The procedure yields highly satisfactory results regarding post-operative quality of life, despite the occurrence of compensatory hyperhidrosis.
  • High patient satisfaction and recommendation rates underscore the benefits of VATS for hyperhidrosis management.