Venectomy

Venectomy is one of the most common operations in the field of cardiovascular surgery. This surgical intervention consists of removing superficial varicose veins of the lower extremities and includes vein ligation, coagulation, and excision.

The main indications for venectomy are: bleeding due to superficial thrombosis of the veins, persistent swelling and hyperemia of the limb, the appearance of trophic ulcers, chronic venous insufficiency. In addition, surgical treatment methods are also used in the presence of varicose veins, thrombophlebitis in the early stages, cystoscopy, hemorrhoids, disease of the lymph nodes, etc.

Depending on the severity of the patient’s condition, the duration of the surgical intervention, his state of health and other factors, the doctor decides on the possibility of performing this operation. As a rule, preparation begins several days before the procedure. It is necessary to conduct a thorough examination of the patient in advance, which includes ultrasound, MRI, and angiography. In addition, the doctor must make sure