Angela Ting‐Wei Hsu
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Angela Ting-Wei Hsu is a pioneering microsurgeon whose work bridges the gap between robotic technology and nerve reconstruction, particularly in addressing the devastating complications of thoracic sympathectomy. Her primary research focuses on reversing the unintended consequences of sympathectomy for palmar hyperhidrosis, including compensatory hyperhidrosis, gustatory sweating, and autonomic disturbances. In her landmark 2021 case report (18 citations), Hsu introduced a novel robotic-assisted microsurgical technique for sympathetic trunk reconstruction using sural nerve grafts with end-to-side intercostal nerve coaptation—a procedure that offers hope to patients suffering from post-sympathectomy regret. This work demonstrates her unique expertise in combining robotic precision with microsurgical nerve repair, establishing a new paradigm for treating iatrogenic autonomic dysfunction. Hsu’s contributions are particularly impactful given the growing recognition of long-term complications from sympathectomy, and her innovative surgical approach has opened doors for revisional procedures that were previously considered impossible. Her research not only advances microsurgical technique but also addresses a critical patient population often overlooked in surgical literature.
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