Minimal Access Varicose Vein Surgery
Varicose veins are enlarged, twisted veins caused by faulty valves that lead to blood stagnation. If untreated, they may cause:
- Itching
- Skin discolouration
- Thickening & ulceration
- Long-standing ulcers may rarely progress to skin cancers
Modern Minimally Invasive Treatment Options
- Endovenous Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA)
- Gold-standard, pinhole procedure
- Uses heat energy to seal diseased veins
- Ultrasound-guided, safe and effective
- No bed rest required
- Endovenous Laser Treatment (EVLT)
- Uses laser energy instead of radiofrequency
- Similar recovery and outcomes to RFA
- Endovenous Glue Therapy (VenaSeal)
- Medical-grade adhesive seals the vein
- Can be performed under local anaesthesia
- Walk-in / walk-out procedure
- Ultrasound-Guided Sclerotherapy
- Ideal for dilated superficial veins or spider veins
Often used alone or as an adjunct to RFA/EVLT
