NEW REVOLUTIONARY LASER TREATMENT FOR VARICOSE VEINS

The Vein Clinic of South Mumbai has the new ELVeS Laser System (Endo Laser Vein Systems pronounced "ELVIS") for the outpatient treatment of Varicose veins. It is the first Laser system developed by a German Company called Biolite which has got US. FDA approval. It is a 980nm Laser which exhibits superior control with minimal tissue damage and is one of the most valuable and versatile lasers available today.

Dr. Lowell Kubnick MD, Director of the Vein Institute of New Jersey said "Early results with ELVES produced a 98% efficiency rate with all patients reporting a high rate of satisfaction."

The ELVeS system is less expensive than the surgical alternative and can be performed in the physicians office in 2 hours after which the patient returns to daily life as usual.

The ELVeS Laser system can be used for the following medical indications.
1) Great Saphenous vein varicosities
2) Short saphenous vein varicosities
3) Branch Varicosities
4) Telingectasia
5) Spider veins
6) Venous ulcers

Great Saphenous vein varicosity - under local anaesthesia a small needle is put into vein and a laser fibre is inserted into the vein. Laser pulses are applied and the vein is completely occluded with irreversible thermal damage Telengectasia can be treated with a hand piece through the skin and the veins disappear before one eyes in one sitting usually.

Venous ulcers can be quickly cured using the laser hand piece in repeated sittings.

LASER TREATMENT OF VARICOSE VEINS

The machine for Laser Treatment of Varicose Veins has been developed by a German Co/- "BIOLITIC" in Germany and is a versatile and easy to use system.

The advantages to the patient are :
a) Minimal discomfort.
b) Short treatment time.
c) Excellent cosmetic results.
d) Rapid return to normal activities.
e) Cost effective.

The Laser Surgery Of Varicose Veins:

This laser treatment can be easily done in either an operation room setting or in the vein clinic. Only local anaesthesia is used. It leaves a minimal scar with very little of infection or post operative pain. It is also much cheaper than the older surgical methods.

How Laser Surgery Works?

A fine ELVeS laser fibre is introduced into the diseased vein through a fine needle. Local anaesthesia is then given once the fibre has been placed 2 cms from the saphenofemoral junction. Once in position the laser energy is delivered in short pulses causing thermal damage of the vein wall and a complete occlusion of the vein. The whole procedure takes about 60 minutes and the patient can return to normal activities immediately.

Smaller veins like Spider Veins can be treated through the skin with the same laser system using a hand piece. Small vessels upto 1.5 mm can be easily treated in the same manner without any need for anaesthesia.

The patient may have some pain and inflamation for 3 - 4 days after the procedure which settles down on it's own with minimal medication. The patient is recommended to wear compression stockings for 2 months after the procedure.

BOMBAY VEIN CLINIC OF SOUTH MUMBAI

The one stop clinic for treatment of all types of venous disease for the 1st time in Mumbai.

1. Sclero therapy and Micro Sclero therapy for cosmetic and mild varicose veins.
2. LASER treatment as outpatient under local anaesthesia for mild and moderate varicose veins. The treatment is safe and effective and the patient can walk home immediately.
3. LASER therapy for venous ulcers leading to quick healing.
4. Conventional surgical treatment for varicose veins with Trendelenburghs operation.
5. Treatment of Deep Vein Thrombosis.

The above procedures are performed by a senior vascular surgeon with 25 years in this field and a pioneer surgeon in the feild of Vascular Lasers. Founder Member and past President of the Vascular Society of India.