Laser Treatment Combined with High Ligation of the Great Saphenous Vein for Varicose Veins in the Lower Extremities: Clinical Analysis of 46 Cases / 中国微创外科杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To evaluate short-term therapeutic effects of laser therapy combined with high ligation of the great saphenous vein in the treatment of varicose veins in the lower extremities. Methods Endovenous laser treatment combined with high ligation of the great saphenous vein was performed on 46 patients with varicose veins in the lower limbs (55 limbs). Results The operation time was 30-65 min (mean, 48 min) for each limb. The number of incisions was 1-5 (mean, 2.8) in each limb. Hospital stay after operation was 3-5 d (mean, 3.6 d). Postoperatively, subcutaneous bleeding occurred in 11 limbs (20%), skin burn was seen in 6 limbs (11%). Among the patients, 42 (50 limbs) were followed up for 2-19 months (mean, 13.5 months), during which no recurrence was found. Conclusion Laser treatment combined with high ligation of the great saphenous vein is effective for varicose veins in the lower extremities.