Uniportal thoracoscopic sympathicotomy for hyperhidrosis

Abstract

Video-assisted thoracoscopic sympathicotomy is the most widely used technique in the modern era for the treatment of primary hyperhidrosis. Primary hyperhidrosis is characterized by excessive sweating and significantly affects the quality of life in those who suffer from it. This video tutorial details a uniportal, drainless sympathicotomy performed by the cardiothoracic surgical team at St George Hospital, Sydney, Australia.

Keywords: Minimally invasive; Sympathicotomy; Thoracic; Uniportal thoracoscopic surgery; Video-assisted thoracic surgery.