Outcome Of Bilateral Thoracoscopic Sympathectomy for Patients With Primary Focal Hyperhidrosis

Outcome Of Bilateral Thoracoscopic Sympathectomy for Patients With Primary Focal Hyperhidrosis, Sohag University Hospital Experience

The goal of this clinical trial is to examine the overall efficiency of Bilateral Thoracoscopic Sympathectomy on the permanent reduction of Primary focal hyperhidrosis of predilective parts of the body, palms, armpits, face, and soles.

The aims of this study are:

1. examine the efficiency of Bilateral Thoracoscopic Sympathectomy (BTS) with different levels of transection among the persons with the Primary focal Hyperhidrosis (PFH)
2. examine the influence of BTS on cardio-pulmonary function tests in persons with PFH after the operation.
3. examine the incidence, duration, and intensity of compensatory sweating after BTS among persons with PFH
4. examine the incidence, duration, localization, and treatment of postoperative pain after BTS among persons with PFH.
5. determine postoperative complications of BTS among persons with PFH
6. examine the influence of BTS on quality of life among persons with PFH

Inclusion Criteria:

• a. persons with confirmed and estimated Primary Focal Hyperhidrosis accepted to participate in this investigation, fulfilling pre and postoperative questionnaires about BTS effects and quality of life after the operation
• b. Satisfactory CardioPulmonary Function

Exclusion Criteria:

• previous thoracic surgical procedures, rib fractures, massive pneumonias, or pleural empyema
• Secondary Hyperhidrosis