Outcome of High Ligation combined with stripping and endovenous laser ablation of the great saphenous Vein: an early results of a single center Study

Abstract

Introduction: The classic intervention for saphenous vein varicosity has been Saphenous femoral junction ligation with stripping. But now endogenous laser ablations are recommended over surgery. Method: This is the retrospective study of 122 patients, conducted for the period of one year in the department of Cardio Thoracic and Vascular Surgery of Bir Hospital, Nepal. Results: Out of 122 cases, 84 were of Endovenous Laser Ablation, 31 cases Ligation and Stripping and 8 cases of sclerotherapy with complete success rate in all group. There was a one case of deep vein injury in Liagtion and Stripping group and one case of skin burn in Endovenous Laser Ablation group, along with other minor injuries. Conclusion: Both group have complete success rate however, hospital stay of patients in Endovenous Laser Ablation group was shorter and reassumed daily activities earlier.