Endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy

摘要: Object. Thoracic sympathectomy has evolved as a treatment option for patients with hyperhidrosis and pain disorders. In the past, surgical procedures were highly invasive caused significant morbidity, but minimally thoracoscopic procedure provides detailed visualization of sympathetic ganglia is associated minimal postoperative morbidity. Methods. The authors performed 112 in 65 patients, outcomes equivalent to those previously established open techniques; however, rate surgery-related length hospital stay, time until return normal activity substantially reduced. Complications recurrence symptoms comparable demonstrated previous reports. Overall patient satisfaction willingness undergo repeated operative ranged from 66 99%. Postoperatively, higher rates observed whereas ...