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Can Varicose Veins Be Treated With Minimally Invasive Outpatient Surgery?
Hi Dr. Grief.....I am debating what to do with my varicose veins on my left leg...I have been using compression stockings for over 10 years and seems like lately the veins are getting bigger and almost bulging and I can see and feel the warmnest of the veins! It does not hurt for the most part but the whole leg looks or seems getting bigger compared to the right leg.....is this has something to do with my veins getting bigger? And what if I decided to do surgery or other forms to get rid of this issue, what procedure should I take? My boss does not want me to be off from work for a long time. I heard there are procedures that can be done as an outpatient with minimal complications? Please advised. Thanks.
Mon, 4 Apr 2016
Hi,Dear,Thanks for your query to HCM.
Dear I read facts of your query and reviewed it in context to your query health issues.
I understood your health concerns and feel Concerned about them.
Based on the facts of your query the reply of your query is-
EVLT-Endo-Venous-Laser-Treatment-with foam springs/ balls sclerotherapy-where patient can go home same day, after few hours of observation post-procedure.
Do's -suggested for your case-
Proper assessment before planning the EVLT is needed from Vascular Surgeon- to be done at special centers.
Just don't worry and be patient and co-operate with your doctors,till you verify and are convinced with your attending doctors.
Need to Check with Physician and Vascular Surgeon, if need be, if things don't recover.
-For this Second opinion from PCP-or Gp doctor and if need be with Vascular Surgical- specialist-is needed who would do proper investigation after proper physical assessment to resolve your health issues.
-for early recovery-please follow above do's which would resolve your complex health issues.
Hope this would help you to treat your health issues in the best way possible.
Welcome for any further query in this regard.
Good Day!!
Dr.Savaskar M.N.
Senior Surgical Specialist
M.S.Genl-CVTS
Dear I read facts of your query and reviewed it in context to your query health issues.
I understood your health concerns and feel Concerned about them.
Based on the facts of your query the reply of your query is-
EVLT-Endo-Venous-Laser-Treatment-with foam springs/ balls sclerotherapy-where patient can go home same day, after few hours of observation post-procedure.
Do's -suggested for your case-
Proper assessment before planning the EVLT is needed from Vascular Surgeon- to be done at special centers.
Just don't worry and be patient and co-operate with your doctors,till you verify and are convinced with your attending doctors.
Need to Check with Physician and Vascular Surgeon, if need be, if things don't recover.
-For this Second opinion from PCP-or Gp doctor and if need be with Vascular Surgical- specialist-is needed who would do proper investigation after proper physical assessment to resolve your health issues.
-for early recovery-please follow above do's which would resolve your complex health issues.
Hope this would help you to treat your health issues in the best way possible.
Welcome for any further query in this regard.
Good Day!!
Dr.Savaskar M.N.
Senior Surgical Specialist
M.S.Genl-CVTS
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