Thoracoscopic sympathectomy: a one-port technique

Affiliations

C S Weight et al. Aust N Z J Surg. 2000 Nov.

. 2000 Nov;70(11):800.

doi: 10.1046/j.1440-1622.2000.01977.x.

¹ Department of Surgery, Leicester General Hospital, Leicestershire, UK. scweight@rcsed.ac.uk

Abstract

Background: The present paper describes the development of a one-port technique for thoracoscopic sympathectomy.

Methods: A 7-mm thorascope with a working channel for diathermy was used.

Conclusion: A highly cosmetic, simple, safe, day-case procedure is achievable.

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