Mumbai's Jaslok Hospital Successfully Treats Young Ex-Airhostess for Palmar Hyperhidrosis with Minimally Invasive Procedure

Mumbai, India:Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre has successfully treated a young ex-airhostess suffering from palmar hyperhidrosis, amedicalcondition characterized by excessive sweating of the hands, through Bilateral Thoracoscopic Sympathectomy (VATS)—a safe, minimally invasive, day-caresurgicalprocedure with immediate results. Hyperhidrosis is estimated to affect 2–5% of the population in India, yet remains significantly underreported, as many individuals do not recognize it as a medical condition and continue to suffer silently. The disorder can severely impact daily functioning, emotional well-being, and professional life if left untreated. The patient had been experiencing symptoms since adolescence and had sought multiple medical opinions over the years with no lasting relief. The condition eventually forced her to step away from her profession and affected her mental health and self-confidence. The patient underwent Bilateral Thoracoscopic Sympathectomy (VATS), performed by Dr. Vimesh Rajput, Consultant – Thoracic Surgery. Anaesthesia was expertly managed by Dr. Savi Kapila, Consultant – Anaesthesiology, a one-hour surgical procedure that interrupts the sympathetic nerves responsible for excessive sweating of the hands. “Hyperhidrosis is not a minor inconvenience—it is a disabling medical condition that can push patients into social isolation, anxiety, and even depression,” said Dr. Vimesh Rajput, Thoracic Surgeon at Jaslok Hospital. “What makes the situation unfortunate is that a definitive, safe solution exists, yet awareness remains extremely low.”