Mr David Lewis
Vascular and Endovascular Surgeon
- Vascular Surgery
- Self-pay/Insured
Ablation of veins (Vnus)
Endothermal Ablation of Varicose Veins
What does the operation involve?
A quick and effective minimally-invasive treatment which uses radio-frequency energy to obliterate the varicose vein in a few seconds.
Before your operation, the healthcare team will carry out several checks to ensure you are receiving the treatment which is best for you. Treatment for varicose veins is usually performed under local anaesthetic. The operation usually takes about 45 minutes.
What is radio-frequency ablation?
Your surgeon will insert a radio-frequency ablation catheter into the great or small saphenous vein. They will use an ultrasound scan to guide them as they move the catheter to the point where the saphenous and deep veins meet. They will inject a special liquid to squash the walls of the vein onto the catheter.
The catheter has an electrode that heats the walls of the vein using radio-frequency energy. Your surgeon will slowly remove the catheter while radio-frequency energy is sent down the electrode. The radio-frequency energy causes the saphenous vein to close.
Your surgeon may need to treat other varicose veins through small cuts or using injection sclerotherapy.
After your surgery, your surgeon will remove the catheter and cover any tiny cuts with a dressing. You will be given a compression bandage and stocking to wear.
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