Endovenous ablation of truncal veins

The latest techniques for endovenous occlusion using RF ablation catheters or endoluminal laser targeting water are our preferred methods to treat saphenous related varicose veins. Our clinical experience with endovenous techniques in more than 1000 patients shows a high degree of success with minimal side effects, most of which can be prevented or minimized with use of tumescent anesthesia. Tumescent anesthesia is critical to the safety of endovenous techniques. Within the next 5 years, these minimally invasive endovenous ablative procedures involving saphenous trunks should have virtually replaced open surgical strippings. More than 100,000 patients already have been treated worldwide.