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Video endoscopic sympathectomy for palmar hyperhidrosis

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  • 1Department of Neurosurgery, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore.

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|March 1, 1996
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Video endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy effectively treats palmar hyperhidrosis. This minimally invasive procedure provides complete symptom relief and can reduce plantar hyperhidrosis, with manageable side effects.

Area of Science:

  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Procedures
  • Dermatology

Background:

  • Palmar hyperhidrosis is a common condition with varied treatment outcomes.
  • Previous treatments for palmar hyperhidrosis have shown inconsistent success rates.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy and safety of video endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy (VETS) for palmar hyperhidrosis.
  • To assess the impact of VETS on palm temperature and secondary hyperhidrosis.

Main Methods:

  • A total of 164 video endoscopic thoracic sympathectomies were performed on 82 patients.
  • Procedures utilized video endoscopy, laparoscopic graspers, and microscissors.
  • Intraoperative histological confirmation and palm temperature monitoring were employed.

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Main Results:

  • Complete relief of palmar hyperhidrosis was achieved in all patients.
  • Histological confirmation and a 1°C temperature rise correlated with successful outcomes.
  • Forty-one patients experienced decreased plantar hyperhidrosis.
  • Compensatory hyperhidrosis occurred in 50 patients, improving within 6 months.

Conclusions:

  • Video endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy is a safe, effective, and reliable treatment for palmar hyperhidrosis.
  • The procedure offers a cost-effective solution with a low complication rate.
  • VETS demonstrates significant potential for improving patients' quality of life.