A comparative study on transilluminated powered mini-phlebectomy (TriVexTM) and pointed phlebectomy for the treatment of varicosis of the great saphenous vein of the lower limbs
- VernacularTitle:曲张静脉微创刨吸术与点式剥脱法的疗效比较
- Author:
Xin XU
;
Weiguo FU
;
Yuqi WANG
;
Jue YANG
;
Zhenyu SHI
;
Bin CHEN
;
Junhao JIANG
;
Longhua FAN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Varicose veins;
Vascular surgical procedures
- From:
Chinese Journal of General Surgery
2001;0(09):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
ObjectiveTo compare the therapeutic effects of a new surgical endoscopic technique, the transilluminated powered phlebectomy (TriVex System, Smith+Nephew) and pointed phlebectomy in the treatment of varicosis of the great saphenous vein of the lower limbs. Methods Thirty-nine patients (46 limbs) received TriVex operations under spinal, or epidural anesthesia. The powered vein resector and an irrigated illuminator device-a minimally invasive system was used for varicose vein surgery. During the same period, 41 patients (46 limbs) underwent pointed phlebectomy. Results The average postoperative hospital stay was 4.6 days in patients receiving TriVex, and 8.1 days for pointed phlebectomy. Compared with the pointed phlebectomy, the incision of TriVex procedure was shorter and the number less. Conclusion This new surgical device is easy to operate, minimally invasive, efficacious and time saving with satisfactory results.
