Category Archives: Laser

Laser crossectomy

This is the endovenous closure of the saphenofemoral junction (SFJ) using a laser fibre. It is the endovenous equivalent of a traditional surgical crossectomy where the great saphenous vein (GSV) termination was ligated flush with the femoral vein using an incision in the groin. IMRE BIHARI  This has been performed by me and by some… Read More »

EVLA

This is an abbreviation for Endo-Venous Laser Ablation. It is a widely practiced technique for treating varicose veins. It is usually performed using a local anaesthetic whilst the patient lies on an operating table. A laser fiber is inserted along the length of the saphenous vein, which is usually the main vein from which varicose veins arise. Before firing… Read More »