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Is Endovascular Laser Therapy A Safe Surgical Procedure?

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Posted on Tue, 9 Jun 2015
Question: Is EVLT safe?
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Answered by Dr. Shafi Ullah Khan (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Yes it is safe and less invasive

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking

I read your question and i undrstand your concern. EVLT also called Endovascular Laser Therapy is the safest and least invasive approach to discomforting varicose veins. Their efficacy however is as good as surgery and same recurrence possibilities rather higher compared to surgery.

But considering your age of 58 and era of minimal invasive techniques i would say EVLT is the one favourable for you.

Yes the procedure is safe unless you have some of the contraindications which your doctor will for sure rule out before performing it. DVT and hypercoagulable states or deranged liver functions are commonest contraindications.

I hope it helps. Take good care of yourself and dont forget to close the discussion please.

Regards
Khan
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Dr. Shafi Ullah Khan

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Practicing since :2012

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Is Endovascular Laser Therapy A Safe Surgical Procedure?

Brief Answer: Yes it is safe and less invasive Detailed Answer: Thank you for asking I read your question and i undrstand your concern. EVLT also called Endovascular Laser Therapy is the safest and least invasive approach to discomforting varicose veins. Their efficacy however is as good as surgery and same recurrence possibilities rather higher compared to surgery. But considering your age of 58 and era of minimal invasive techniques i would say EVLT is the one favourable for you. Yes the procedure is safe unless you have some of the contraindications which your doctor will for sure rule out before performing it. DVT and hypercoagulable states or deranged liver functions are commonest contraindications. I hope it helps. Take good care of yourself and dont forget to close the discussion please. Regards Khan