Endovenous Laser Therapy – Application Studies, Clinical Update, and Innovative Developments

@inproceedings{Sroka2013EndovenousLT,
  title={Endovenous Laser Therapy – Application Studies, Clinical Update, and Innovative Developments},
  author={Ronald Sroka and Claus-Georg Schmedt},
  year={2013},
  url={https://api.semanticscholar.org/CorpusID:56960291}
}
The use of infrared wavelengths and radial irradiation concepts, together with continuous moving of the optical fiber, seems to reduce possible side effects, and ELT treatment becomes a more standardized effective method for the treatment of varicose veins.
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Update of endovenous laser therapy and the latest application studies

Comparison of Endovenous Treatment with an 810 nm Laser versus Conventional Stripping of the Great Saphenous Vein in Patients with Primary Varicose Veins

Endovenous great saphenous vein photocoagulation with an 810 nm diode laser is safe and well tolerated and presents results comparable to those of conventional stripping.

Effectiveness of endovenous laser treatment in eliminating superficial venous reflux

Endovenous laser treatment is a highly effective procedure for eliminating superficial venous reflux in varicose veins selected for treatment when sufficient 810 nm (Diomed, Inc.) laser energy is utilized.

First results with a new 1470-nm diode laser for endovenous ablation of incompetent saphenous veins

EVLA of GSV and SSV with a 1470 nm diode laser is a minimally invasive, safe and efficient therapy option with a high success rate one year after treatment, however, with LEED > 100 J/cm in this study, the incidence of paresthesia rose significantly.

Endovenous 980-nm laser treatment of saphenous veins in a series of 500 patients.

Endovenous Laser: A New Minimally Invasive Method of Treatment for Varicose Veins—Preliminary Observations Using an 810 nm Diode Laser

Preliminary short-term postprocedure results in the endovenous laser treatment of 40 greater saphenous veins in 33 patients indicate a 100% rate of closure with no significant complications and early results indicate a very effective and safe way to eliminate SFJ incompetence and close the GSV.

Ex-vivo investigation of endoluminal vein treatment by means of radiofrequency and laser irradiation

Does laser power influence the results of endovenous laser ablation (EVLA) of incompetent saphenous veins with the 1 470-nm diode laser? A prospective randomized study comparing 15 and 25 W.

Pain and ecchymoses were less frequent in this study with a 1 470 nm diode laser than reported in studies with 810-980 nm systems and a lower power level significantly reduced use of analgesic tablets.

Lower Energy Endovenous Laser Ablation of the Great Saphenous Vein with 980 nm Diode Laser in Continuous Mode

Endovenous Laser ablation treatment of GSV using a 980 nm diode endovenous laser at 11 watts in continuous mode appears safe and effective, resulting in 0% recanalization and low minor complication rates.

Evaluation of endovenous radiofrequency ablation and laser therapy with endoluminal optical coherence tomography in an ex vivo model.