Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – 25 August 2026 - For a woman in her 30s, hyperhidrosis was more than an inconvenience. Excessive sweating affecting her palms and feet had a clear impact on her everyday comfort and quality of life.
Following a specialist assessment at SEHA's Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, she underwent bilateral thoracoscopic sympathectomy, a minimally invasive procedure that targets the nerves responsible for excessive sweating. The surgery led to immediate and sustained improvement in her symptoms, while supporting faster recovery and minimal scarring.
Dr. Joaquin Salvelio Picazo Yeste, Consultant General Surgeon at SEHA's Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, said: "Hyperhidrosis can have a clear effect on everyday comfort and quality of life, yet it often remains underdiagnosed or untreated. Thoracoscopic sympathectomy offers a safe and effective treatment option for suitable patients.
Through its specialist surgical services, SEHA's Sheikh Khalifa Medical City continues to expand minimally invasive treatment options that help improve patients' quality of life.