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6th Edition of Global Conference on Surgery and Anaesthesia

September 15-17, 2025 | Hybrid Event

September 15 -17, 2025 | London, UK

Sympathectomy

Sympathectomy

Sympathectomy is a surgical procedure designed to disrupt or remove part of the sympathetic nervous system, a network of nerves that regulates involuntary bodily functions. This operation targets the sympathetic chain, a series of ganglia located alongside the spinal cord, involved in controlling various bodily processes such as blood flow, sweating, and pupil dilation. Primarily used to alleviate conditions associated with excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis), Raynaud's disease, and certain vascular disorders, sympathectomy involves either surgical or minimally invasive techniques. The most common method, endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy (ETS), utilizes small incisions and specialized instruments to sever or block nerve pathways responsible for these conditions. While effective in managing symptoms, sympathectomy isn't without risks. Potential side effects include compensatory sweating in other areas, nerve damage, and in rare cases, issues with temperature regulation. Patients undergoing this procedure should carefully weigh the potential benefits against these risks and consider other non-surgical treatment options before proceeding. Ultimately, sympathectomy remains a viable option for those seeking relief from specific conditions related to the sympathetic nervous system, offering the potential for improved quality of life through the reduction of symptoms associated with hyperactivity of these nerves.

Committee Members
Speaker at Global Conference on Surgery and Anaesthesia 2025 - Darwin Eton

Darwin Eton

Vasogenesis Inc, United States
Speaker at Global Conference on Surgery and Anaesthesia 2025 - Nagy Habib

Nagy Habib

Imperial College London, United Kingdom
Speaker at Global Conference on Surgery and Anaesthesia 2025 - Ricky Rasschaert

Ricky Rasschaert

AZ Rivierenland, Belgium
GCSA 2025 Speakers
Speaker at Global Conference on Surgery and Anaesthesia 2025 - Shohreh Ghasemi

Shohreh Ghasemi

Advisory board of Oklahoma University, United States
Speaker at Global Conference on Surgery and Anaesthesia 2025 - John R Bach

John R Bach

Rutgers University, United States
Speaker at Global Conference on Surgery and Anaesthesia 2025 - Amy Meyers Wickman

Amy Meyers Wickman

Alta Orthopaedics, United States
Speaker at Global Conference on Surgery and Anaesthesia 2025 - Dandan Li

Dandan Li

University of Cincinnati, United States

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