Endovenous laser ablation (EVLA) is now a first-line treatment for varicose veins caused by reflux in the great and small saphenous veins. It is done through a needle puncture under local tumescent anaesthesia and ultrasound guidance, and most patients go home the same day. For doctors, it is a procedure that rewards careful, supervised training.
How EVLA works
Under duplex ultrasound guidance, a thin laser fibre is passed into the incompetent vein. Tumescent fluid is infiltrated around the vein to numb it, compress it and protect the surrounding tissue. The fibre is then withdrawn while laser energy is delivered, sealing the vein from the inside so that blood is redirected to healthy veins.
The VA Academy EVLA course
A three-day course with Dr Mohamed Hagag, consultant vascular surgeon at Ain Shams University Hospitals, that takes you from the physics to performing the procedure.
Day 1: theory
- Principles of laser technology
- Anatomy of the venous system
- Venous physiology and pathology
Days 2 and 3: practical workshops
- Assisting in live EVLA procedures
- Hands-on surgical training
- Performing an EVLA procedure under expert supervision
Who should attend?
Vascular and general surgeons, and doctors in training who want to add minimally invasive vein treatment to their practice. Some familiarity with venous duplex helps, and our duplex training is a good place to start.
Booking
Seats are limited so that every doctor gets time on real cases. Message us on WhatsApp at +20 105 592 5225 to ask about the next course dates.
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