Abstract
Objective: In our study, we aimed to reveal the change in the level of quality of life in patients who underwent videothoracoscopic sympathectomy due to hyperhidrosis. Methods: Data of 40 patients who were treated with videothoracoscopic sympathectomy for primary hyperhidrosis were analyzed retrospectively. The Turkish version of the “The Hyperhidrosis Quality of Life Questionnaire (HQLQ)” was used in the assessment of the quality of life. Results: The mean total questionnaire scores before the operation was 82.08±1.46, 31.40±0.59 at the first month after the operation, and 31.30±0.46 at the first year after the operation. While a statistically significant difference was found between the pre-operative total survey score averages and the postoperative 1st month and 1st year survey score averages (p<0.001, p<0.001, respectively),a statistically significant difference was not detected between total score averages of the postoperative 1st month and 1st year (p=1.00). Conclusion: Videothoracoscopic sympathectomy method used in the treatment of primary hyperhidrosis is an effective, reliable method that significantly increases the quality of life.
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