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Varicose veins 2 mm or
larger should be treated by surgical removal only!
Protection of the normal healthy vessels, complete removal of ALL varicose
structures and utmost care to avoid unnecessary handling of skin and
subcutaneous tissues are very important for success.
Unfortunately when these guidelines are not observed, varicose veins surgery is
painful with longer recuperation, unfavorable results and early recurrences.
However varicose veins surgery preformed by surgeons specialized in this
field produces excellent and durable results, with recurrence rates of only 2-5
%.
In other words, successful treatment is achieved in 95-98 % of the cases.
There are two approaches
in varicose veins surgery.
Important differences are:
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New Surgical approach |
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Classical surgery (Saphenous stripping) |
- GSV is protected if healthy
- Very short healing time
- Light general
anesthesia
- Micro incisions
are used
- Meticulous
marking of varicose veins
- Short surgery
time 30-45 minutes
- Outpatient basis
- Back to work in 3 days
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- GSV is removed
- Varicose veins
packets are removed through large incisions
- Has more
complications
- Requires
hospital stay 1-3 days
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GSV : Great Saphenous Vein
  
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