[One-stage bilateral vats-sympathectomy for the treatment of severe upper body hyperhidrosis].
Thoracoscopic sympathectomy (VATS) is routinely used to treat severe palmar and axillary hyperhydrosis. The authors present a novel method: one-stage bilateral VATS-sympathectomy. Special considerations also discussed regarding the anaesthesia and operative technique of the procedure. The history of surgical therapy of hyperhidrosis is reviewed briefly, too. The authors conclude that one-stage bilateral VATS-sympathectomy for palmar and axillary severe hyperhidrosis is a safe and effective method, patient satisfaction improves and cost is significantly decreased due to shorter hospital stay.
Kaposi Mór Oktató Kórház, Altalános Sebészeti-, Er- és Mellkas Sebészeti Osztály, 7400 Kaposvár, Bajcsy-Zs. u. 90. drherke@freemail.hu
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D000328:Adult; D001365:Axilla; D005145:Face; D005260:Female; D006225:Hand; D006801:Humans; D006945:Hyperhidrosis / Q000601:surgery*; D013562:Sympathectomy / Q000379:methods*; D020775:Thoracic Surgery, Video-Assisted / Q000379:methods; D013904:Thoracic Vertebrae; D016896:Treatment Outcome