Saphenectomy - «Vein stripping»
Saphenectomy is a surgical procedure recommended for patients with clinically insufficient saphenous vein(s).
TREATMENT TECHNOLOGY
Saphenectomy, also known as vein ligation and stripping, is a minor surgery. It is used to remove a damaged vein and prevent complications of vein damage. If several valves in a vein and the vein itself are heavily damaged, the vein (or the diseased part of the vein) is removed (stripped). An incision is made below the vein, a flexible instrument is threaded up the vein to the first incision. Once the vein is accessed, a device called the stripper is introduced into the lumen of the vein where it is attached to the vein. The vein is then stripped out through the groin, and removed.
The procedure is performed at the hospital and can be under general anesthesia or under an epidural. In certain patients, phlebectomy has to be performed on branch veins to avoid certain post procedural complications. Compressive bandages are applied to the leg post procedure.
BENEFITS
- Vein ligation and stripping typically do not require a hospital stay. Most people go home the same day of their surgery.
- Vein ligation and stripping is generally done on large varicose veins
- It also can be done to prevent venous skin ulcers
Your doctor may recommend varicose vein stripping if you’re experiencing:
- constant pain, throbbing, and tenderness in the legs
- skin sores and ulcers
- blood clots
- bleeding from the veins
Saphenectomy – «Vein stripping»solution for the following conditions
When you choose Dr. Ricardo Ruz, you are choosing a health care provider, who will ensure the most up to date, highest quality care available using state-of-the-art medical technologies. Whether you are seeking an initial examination or a second opinion for your condition, Dr. Ruz and his staff are available to discuss further options and consult on possible treatments.
Let’s start talking
If you’re experiencing vascular conditions, Dr. Ricardo Ruz has the expertise and years of experience to treat them with the best possible procedures available in the industry.
Schedule a consultation at our clinic with Dr. Ruz to determine the best treatment for your health or esthetic concerns.
The images and/or videos are not presented as a guarantee of result. The results may vary. Patients gave their consent for the publication of images and/or videos.