Ambulatory phlebectomy is an outpatient procedure, performed under local anesthesia, to remove unsightly and sometimes painful varicose veins. To perform the procedure, Dr. Alfieri inserts a small needle under the skin next to the enlarged vein, making a tiny incision. Through this incision, he then inserts a hook with which he grabs the vein and removes it. Ambulatory phlebectomy not only removes the vein but also decreases the chance of its recurrence better than other removal procedures.
The patient starts in a standing position so that Dr. Alfieri can mark the vein or veins that are to be removed with a surgical marker. It is easier to identify veins when the patient is standing. Once the veins are marked, the patient lays down and his or her leg is prepped with an antiseptic solution and local anesthetic. When the treatment area is numbed, Dr. Alfieri makes the tiny incision over the vein, inserts the hook, and removes it. Fluids from the treatment area are absorbed with a pad. The area is then wrapped with a compression bandage, which should remain in place for about two days. Sometimes, patients require a minimally invasive endovenous catheter procedure or PIN stripping procedure in addition to the phlebectomy.
Patients are able to walk and resume their normal daily activities immediately following the procedure. Patients should take it easy the day they get the procedure done and nothing strenuous until their follow up with Dr. Alfieri two days after the procedure.
If you are having vein-related symptoms but are not sure if you need a consultation or visit, please call us at 302-731-0001 or send us a message. Our staff will be available to answer any of your questions.
If you are having vein-related symptoms but are not sure if you need a consultation or visit, please call us at 302-731-0001 or send us a message. Our staff will be available to answer any of your questions.
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