Endovenous Laser Ablation of Varicose Veins: Evolution, Technique, Recent Advances and Future

Karthik Shyam; Abhinandan Ruge; Babu Philip

Volume : VII, Issue : VII, July - 2018

Endovenous Laser Ablation of Varicose Veins: Evolution, Technique, Recent Advances and Future

Karthik Shyam, Abhinandan Ruge, Babu Philip

Abstract :

Endovenous Laser Ablation (EVLA), since its inception, has been touted as a paradigm shifting technique in the treatment of lower limb venous varicosities, and has indeed shown much promise in being more efficacious and less risky than conventional ‘stripping and ligation’ surgical therapy; with improved durability of result, reduced patient morbidity, improved patient compliance and post–procedure quality of life. With standardization of the procedure and greater availability, EVLA is poised to become a mainstream option for therapy of varicose veins. In this review article, we focus on the technique of EVLA, the evolution of the procedure, entail a few recent advances in its usage, the challenges the technique faces and their ramifications in the technique’s future.