Cervical Sympathectomy Treatment in India
About Cervical Sympathectomy
Key Highlights
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Provides permanent relief from severe, localized excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis).Minimally invasive approach (VATS) offers smaller incisions and reduced scarring.Significantly improves quality of life and social confidence for patients.Targeted procedure that disrupts only specific problematic nerve pathways.High success rate for its primary indications when performed correctly.
Who is this surgery for?
- Severe primary focal hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating) of the palms, face, or armpits unresponsive to medical management.
- Certain complex regional pain syndromes (CRPS) affecting the upper limb.
- Raynaud's phenomenon that is severe and refractory to other treatments.
- Rare vascular disorders of the upper extremities caused by sympathetic overactivity.
- Intractable facial flushing (erythrophobia) in select, severe cases.
How to prepare
- Complete medical evaluation including blood tests, chest X-ray, and ECG.
- Detailed discussion with the surgeon about risks, benefits, and expected outcomes.
- Discontinuation of certain medications like blood thinners (aspirin, warfarin) as advised.
- Fasting (no food or drink) for 6-12 hours before the scheduled surgery.
- Arranging for post-operative care and transportation home after discharge.
Risks & possible complications
- Compensatory hyperhidrosis (increased sweating in other body areas) is a common side effect.
- Horner's syndrome (drooping eyelid, constricted pupil) due to nerve injury.
- Bleeding, infection, or reaction to anesthesia.
- Nerve pain, numbness, or intercostal neuralgia (chest wall pain).
- Pneumothorax (collapsed lung), especially with the thoracic approach.
- Rare risks include damage to major blood vessels or incomplete symptom relief.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Hospital stay is typically short, often 1-2 days for observation.
- Pain at incision sites is managed with prescribed medications.
- Patients are encouraged to practice deep breathing exercises to prevent lung complications.
- Avoidance of strenuous activity and heavy lifting for 2-4 weeks.
- Follow-up appointment to monitor healing, assess symptom relief, and check for complications like compensatory sweating.
- Gradual return to normal activities as tolerated, with full recovery taking several weeks.
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Typical hospital stay:
1-2 days
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Expected recovery time:
2-4 weeks
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering cervical sympathectomy in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for cervical sympathectomy in India include Kamineni Hospital, Tadigadapa, Manipal Hospital Mukundapur, Manipal Hospital Dhakuria, Manipal Hospital Bhubaneswar, Manipal Hospital Malleshwaram, known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform cervical sympathectomy. MediFyr helps you compare general surgeons and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for cervical sympathectomy compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Cervical Sympathectomy in India
These partner hospitals in India have dedicated general surgery teams and experience managing patients undergoing cervical sympathectomy.
Bangalore, India
30 Doctors
I was a total wreck before...
I was a total wreck before my appointment. First time seeing a doctor on my own and I was convinced it was something serious. Dr. Ram just listened, didn't rush me, and explained everything in a way that actually calmed me down. The hospital is huge and a bit overwhelming, but he made it feel okay. Left feeling like I could breathe again.
General surgeons for Cervical Sympathectomy
Explore experienced general surgeons who regularly perform cervical sympathectomy and provide pre- and post-operative care in India.
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