A multicentre retrospective study of lumbar sympathectomy for plantar hyperhidrosis: satisfaction and postoperative complications.

Background: Primary plantar hyperhidrosis has a severe impact on quality of life and conservative treatments are only effective in the short term. Thoracic sympathectomy has proven its effectiveness in the treatment of palmar hyperhidrosis, but lumbar sympathectomy for plantar hyperhidrosis remains poorly described.

Objectives: To report the satisfaction of patients with primary plantar hyperhidrosis treated with mechanical lumbar sympathectomy as well as their postoperative complications.