biportal thoracoscopic sympathectomy VS ETS

[cm123]

What is the difference between biportal thoracoscopic sympathectomy and ETS?

BTS seems to work miracles according to this article Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedure Helps Teenagers Suffering From Hyperhidrosis (Excessive Sweating)

Does anyone have information on this surgery?

 

[surfsider]

this is just another name for the same surgery. anything with the word sypathectomy means cutting or clamping nerves, which is controversial