Varicose Vein Surgery

Varicose vein surgery is a surgical procedure performed to treat varicose veins, which occur due to the enlargement, twisting, and visible protrusion of veins on the surface of the skin in the legs. Varicose veins are not only a cosmetic issue but can also lead to serious health problems such as pain, swelling, a feeling of heaviness in the legs, and skin ulcers. The surgery aims to eliminate these problems, improve the patient’s quality of life, and prevent complications caused by varicose veins. The procedure can be performed using traditional open surgery or minimally invasive methods such as laser, radiofrequency ablation, or sclerotherapy. The most appropriate method is determined by a vascular surgeon based on the patient’s condition.

Varicose vein surgery is a surgical procedure performed to remove varicose veins in the legs. Varicose veins are veins that have become enlarged and swollen, often appearing blue or purple. They usually cause cosmetic concerns but can sometimes lead to symptoms such as pain, swelling, cramps, or fatigue. Varicose vein surgery aims to improve the appearance of varicose veins, relieve discomfort, and prevent medical complications.

Varicose vein surgery can be performed using different methods:

• Traditional Varicose Vein Surgery: Varicose veins are removed through an incision under the skin. This procedure is usually done under general or local anesthesia.

• Laser Varicose Vein Treatment: Varicose veins are closed using laser light. This procedure is generally performed under local anesthesia and usually causes less pain and allows faster recovery compared to traditional surgery.

• Radiofrequency Ablation: Varicose veins are closed using radio waves. This method is typically done under local anesthesia and offers less pain and quicker recovery than traditional surgery.

• Sclerotherapy: A chemical substance is injected into the varicose veins to close them. This method is generally preferred for smaller varicose veins.

• Ambulatory Varicose Vein Surgery: The surgery is usually performed under local anesthesia, and the patient is typically discharged on the same day.

Laser varicose vein surgery is a minimally invasive method used in the treatment of varicose veins. In this technique, laser energy is used to close the varicose veins from the inside.

Groin varicose vein surgery is a surgical method especially used to treat large and enlarged varicose veins.

Groin varicose vein surgery is a procedure performed to eliminate insufficiency in the main veins (saphenous vein) located in the groin area, which causes varicose veins in the legs.
In this procedure, a small incision is made in the groin area to locate the problematic vein, which is then tied off and removed.

Varicose vein surgery is usually performed in the following situations:

• Pain and Discomfort: For people who experience constant pain, cramps, swelling, and a feeling of heaviness in the legs caused by varicose veins.

• Skin Changes and Ulcers: For those who develop complications such as skin discoloration, eczema, or non-healing ulcers due to varicose veins.

• Bleeding: For people who frequently experience bleeding from varicose veins.

• Thrombosis (Clotting): For patients who have had blood clots (thrombophlebitis) in varicose veins.

• Cosmetic Concerns: For those who are uncomfortable with the appearance of varicose veins and whose quality of life is negatively affected.

• Advanced Varicose Veins: It can be performed for patients with large, severe varicose veins.

Varicose vein surgery is generally performed for people in the following situations:

• Pain and Discomfort:
  
  • Those who suffer from persistent pain, cramps, swelling, and a feeling of heaviness in the legs caused by varicose veins.
• Skin Changes and Ulcers:
  
  • Those who develop complications such as skin discoloration, eczema, or non-healing ulcers due to varicose veins.
• Bleeding:
  
  • Those who frequently experience bleeding from varicose veins.
• Thrombosis (Clotting):
  
  • Those who have had clot formation (thrombophlebitis) in varicose veins.
• Cosmetic Discomfort:
  
  • Those who are bothered by the appearance of varicose veins and whose quality of life is negatively affected.
• Advanced Varicose Veins:
  
  • It can be performed for patients with large, advanced varicose veins.

Varicose vein surgery involves removing or closing varicose veins. How the surgery is performed depends on the size and location of the veins and the patient’s overall health condition. Here are the main methods:

Traditional Varicose Vein Surgery (Stripping):

• In this method, small incisions are made in the groin or ankle area to locate the varicose vein.

• The vein is tied off and removed using a wire or a thin tube (stripper).

• This method is preferred for large and enlarged varicose veins.

Minimally Invasive (Endovenous) Methods:

• Laser Ablation:

  • A thin laser fiber is inserted into the varicose vein.

  • Laser energy heats and closes the vein from the inside.

  • This method is effective for medium and large veins.

• Radiofrequency Ablation:

  • Similar to laser ablation, a catheter is inserted into the varicose vein.

  • The vein is heated and closed using radiofrequency energy.

  • This method is also used for medium and large veins.

• Foam Sclerotherapy:

  • A special foam solution is injected into the varicose vein with a fine needle.

  • The foam irritates the inner lining of the vein, causing it to close.

  • This method is effective for small and medium-sized varicose veins.

The recovery process after varicose vein surgery varies depending on the surgical method used, the patient's overall health, and the extent of the varicose veins. However, there are some general precautions to follow:

First Days After Surgery:

• Rest:
  
  • It is important to rest for the first few days after surgery.
  • Avoid heavy physical activities.
• Pain Management:
  
  • Mild pain and discomfort are common after surgery.
  • Use painkillers prescribed by your doctor regularly.
• Bandages and Compression Stockings:
  
  • Bandages or compression stockings are applied to the legs after surgery.
  • They help reduce swelling and support blood circulation.
  • Use the compression stockings for the duration recommended by your doctor.
• Elevate Legs:
  
  • Keeping your legs elevated helps reduce swelling.

Precautions During Recovery:

• Walking:
  
  • Light walking after surgery improves blood circulation and supports healing.
  • Avoid strenuous activities.
• Wound Care:
  
  • Keep the surgical area clean and dry to reduce infection risk.
  • Follow your doctor’s instructions for stitch care.
• Medications:
  
  • Take all prescribed medications regularly.
• Follow-Up Appointments:
  
  • Attend all scheduled follow-up visits with your doctor.
• Nutrition:
  • Maintain a healthy diet and drink plenty of water to aid recovery.
• Complications:
  
  • Contact your doctor immediately if you experience severe pain, swelling, redness, signs of infection, or bleeding.

Long-Term Care:

• Use of Compression Stockings:
  
  • Continue using compression stockings as recommended by your doctor to prevent recurrence of varicose veins.
• Lifestyle Changes:
  
  • Avoid standing or sitting for long periods, exercise regularly, and maintain a healthy weight to prevent the formation and progression of varicose veins.

As A Life Health Group, we aim to provide the best service to our patients with our expert team and modern medical technologies in varicose vein treatment. Varicose veins are a common vascular disease that can cause pain, swelling, cramps, and aesthetic discomfort in the legs. At A Life Health Group, we prioritize our patients’ health and quality of life in varicose vein surgeries.

Our Varicose Vein Surgery Services:

• Expert Team: We create personalized treatment plans for our patients with our experienced vascular surgeons and multidisciplinary team specialized in varicose vein surgery.

• Modern Technology: We perform surgeries using the latest surgical equipment and imaging systems.

• Patient-Centered Approach: We support and guide our patients throughout their preoperative and postoperative processes.

• Non-Surgical Methods: We also offer non-surgical varicose vein treatment options tailored to the patient’s needs.

As A Life Health Group, we stand by our patients in varicose vein treatment and strive to provide the best healthcare services.

Leg varicose vein surgery is the surgical treatment of enlarged, twisted, and malfunctioning veins (varicose veins) in the legs. The surgery aims to relieve symptoms caused by varicose veins such as pain, swelling, skin changes, and ulcers, and to prevent complications.

Varicose vein surgery prices may vary depending on several factors:

• The size and extent of the varicose veins

• The method of surgery (classic surgery, laser, radiofrequency ablation, etc.)

• The length of hospital stay

• The patient's overall health condition.

For these reasons, it is not possible to provide a definitive price for varicose vein surgery. However, as A Life Health Group, we offer our patients a transparent pricing policy.

The duration of varicose vein surgery generally ranges between 30 minutes and 3 hours. However, this time may vary depending on the factors mentioned above.