“I am so happy after 50 years of living with this incredibly inconvenient sweaty palms condition!”
These were the emotional words shared by Mr. N.D.P. (52 years old, Huong Tra Ward) following his successful surgery at Sai Gon Hoi An Hospital.
Born with congenital hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating) of the hands and feet, Mr. P. spent the last 50 years with hands that were dripping wet far more often than they were dry. On cold days, the condition became even more severe. As a mechanic and a sports enthusiast, having constantly clammy hands caused countless obstacles and inconveniences in his work and daily life for decades.
Although he had known about surgical treatment for hyperhidrosis for a long time, anxiety and hesitation kept him from going through with it. It was not until last July, when a family member was successfully treated for kidney stones by Dr. Tran Van Thanh (Specialist II), that things changed. Witnessing firsthand Dr. Thanh’s dedication, thoughtfulness, and exceptional expertise, Mr. P. gained full confidence and the motivation to consult with the doctor to permanently treat the condition that had plagued him for half a century.
At Sai Gon Hoi An Hospital, after a thorough consultation with Dr. Tran Van Thanh regarding thoracoscopic sympathectomy—the optimal, minimally invasive solution offering rapid recovery—Mr. P. walked into the operating room with complete peace of mind.
Dr. Tran Van Thanh and the surgical team performing endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy.
Dr. Tran Van Thanh and the surgical team performing endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy.
The surgery was a complete success. Immediately upon waking up, Mr. P.’s first realization was that his hands were dry and warm—a feeling that seems simple to most, but one he had waited 50 years to experience.
“Upon admission, the doctors and nurses advised and treated me with great care. I have suffered from sweaty hands and feet since I was a child. Now that the surgery is a success, my hands are dry and no longer sweating. I am so happy after 50 years of living with this incredibly inconvenient condition. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the entire medical team and nursing staff at the hospital, and especially my heartfelt thanks to Dr. Tran Van Thanh for directly consulting and performing the surgery. Once again, thank you, Sai Gon Hoi An Hospital.”
Mr. P.’s satisfaction and happiness serve as an invaluable gift and a driving force for the entire team at Sai Gon Hoi An Hospital to continuously strive to bring the best health and quality of life to every patient.