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Thoracoscopic surgery of palmar hyperhidrosis
1Department of Surgery, Regional Hospital Ryhov, Jönköping, Sweden.
The European Journal of Surgery. Supplement. : = Acta Chirurgica. Supplement
|January 1, 1994
Summary
Thoracoscopic sympathectomy offers excellent results for palmar hyperhidrosis. This minimally invasive approach minimizes operative trauma with few complications and mild side effects.
Area of Science:
- Thoracic surgery
- Neurosurgery
- Dermatology
Background:
- Primary hyperhidrosis of the palms is a condition causing excessive sweating.
- Surgical intervention, specifically sympathectomy, is a treatment option.
- Minimally invasive techniques aim to reduce operative trauma.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy and safety of thoracoscopic sympathectomy for palmar hyperhidrosis.
- To assess the long-term outcomes of this minimally invasive surgical approach.
Main Methods:
- Thoracoscopic sympathectomy was performed on 81 patients with palmar hyperhidrosis starting in 1990.
- This minimally invasive technique involves sympathetic nerve ablation.
- Patient outcomes, including efficacy, complications, and side effects, were recorded.
Main Results:
- The study confirms earlier findings of excellent treatment effects.
- The procedure demonstrated a low rate of complications.
- Mild side effects were observed in patients undergoing thoracoscopic sympathectomy.
Conclusions:
- Thoracoscopic sympathectomy is an effective treatment for palmar hyperhidrosis.
- The minimally invasive nature of this procedure leads to reduced operative trauma.
- This technique offers a favorable balance of efficacy and safety for patients.