Authors: J. Schützner; P. Pafko; J. Tvrdoň Authors‘ workplace: III. chirurgická klinika 1. LF UK a FN Motol, Praha, přednosta prof. MUDr. P. Pafko, DrSc. Published in: Prakt. Lék. 2000; (12): 697-698 Category:
The progress of videothoracoscopy in the early nineties made it possible introduce some endoscopic operations, which in the earlier years necessitated thoracotomy. Endoscopic bilateral sympathectomy is a simple procedure with little physical strain to the patient and without thoracic drainage. Its effect is immediate and reliable. The procedure is particularly useful in palmar hyperhidrosis. Thoracoscopic interruption of the splanchnic nerves relieves severe pain in inoperable pancreatic cancer.
Key words: videothoracoscopy - thoracic sympathectomy - splanchnicectomy - treatment
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