Tips for successful endovenous laser ablation.
BACKGROUND
Endovenous laser ablation (EVLA) is increasingly used as an alternative to open surgery for superficial venous incompetence. EVLA is a new technique and the success may vary with surgeons. The authors have summarised few practical tips for improving the success rates of surgeons who are lacking experience in this area.


METHODS
This article contains various tips for EVLA practising surgeons and trainees is based upon recent literature and the authors experience.


CONCLUSIONS
The success rate of EVLA can be improved by understanding the principles of EVLA and by repeated practice and follow ups.
Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Barts and The London NHS Trust, The Royal London Hospital, London E1 1BB, UK.
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D000779:Anesthetics, Local / Q000008:administration & dosage; D004724:Endoscopy / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D018616:Ultrasonography, Doppler, Duplex; D014648:Varicose Veins / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D014689:Venous Insufficiency / Q000601:surgery
D000779:Anesthetics, Local