5-years of endovenous laser ablation (EVLA) for the treatment of varicose veins – A prospective study

AbstractPurposeThis prospective study evaluates the results of Endovenous laser ablation (EVLA) for the treatment of varicose veins.MethodsData were prospectively collected for all patients undergoing EVLA for varicose veins in our unit including clinical outcomes (CEAP classification) and post-operative duplex.Results624 EVLA procedures were performed from April 2004 to February 2009. There were 527 LSV EVLA cases, 449 of which were for the above-knee segment only. There were 94 SSV EVLA cases and 3 patients needed LSV EVLA on the same leg at the same time. 84% were done under general anesthetic including 126 patients who underwent bilateral procedures at the same session. There were no intra-operative complications, and a 1% incidence of thrombophlebitis, and