Is ETS a new procedure?
No, sympathectomy has been performed for more than 30 years. Today, thoracic surgeons can use minimally invasive techniques and special instruments inserted into the chest cavity through small keyhole incisions under the arms to perform the surgery. A tiny camera inserted into the area magnifies the sympathetic nerves, making it easier for the surgeon to precisely sever the ones needed to stop hyperhidrosis. Because there is no large chest or neck incision, patients experience less pain and infections than they would with traditional sympathectomy.
