Endoscopic extraperitoneal lumbar sympathectomy

From June 24, 1993, until November 9, 1993, eight sympathectomies were performed by extraperitoneal endoscopy for treatment of Sudeck atrophy. Seventy-five percent of the patients were satisfied with the result of the intervention. A follow-up after 4 months shows that four patients are free of pain...

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Published in:Surgical endoscopy 1995-05, Vol.9 (5), p.530-533
Main Authors: Hourlay, P, Vangertruyden, G, Verduyckt, F, Trimpeneers, F, Hendrickx, J
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Female
Humans
Laparoscopy - methods
Lumbosacral Region
Male
Middle Aged
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy - surgery
Sympathectomy - methods
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Summary:From June 24, 1993, until November 9, 1993, eight sympathectomies were performed by extraperitoneal endoscopy for treatment of Sudeck atrophy. Seventy-five percent of the patients were satisfied with the result of the intervention. A follow-up after 4 months shows that four patients are free of pain. Two are satisfied, but some pain remains. In two cases, the intensity of the pain remains unchanged but the character of the pain has changed. This new technique is safe and offers the well-known advantages of minimal invasive surgery. Moreover, this endoscopic approach opens perspectives for the exploration of the entire retroperitoneum.
ISSN:0930-2794
1432-2218
DOI:10.1007/bf00206845