Comparing two methods of thoracoscopic sympathectomy for palmar hyperhidrosis

Abstract

No difference was found between the multiple- and single-port methods. Both are effective, safe minimally invasive procedures that permanently improve quality of life in patients with palmar hyperhidrosis.

Cervical Sympathectomy for Hyperhidrosis: A Report of Two Cases

“…The same procedure was adopted in both the patients. Some studies have reported bilateral thoracoscopic cervical sympathectomy 5,8 , as a treatment for Palmar and axillary hyperhydrosis, however, our findings show that unilateral thoracoscopic sympathectomy gives similar results in improvement of symptoms, and quality of life of the patient. The decrease in the heart rate revealed that, overall sympathetic hyperactivity had been controlled.…”

“…No difference was found between the multiple-and single-port methods. Both are effective, safe, minimally invasive procedures, that permanently improve the quality of life in patients with Palmar generalized hyperhidrosis 8.…”