{"id":13724,"date":"2025-09-15T16:33:54","date_gmt":"2025-09-15T16:33:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vascularclinic.sg\/?p=13724"},"modified":"2025-09-30T15:34:05","modified_gmt":"2025-09-30T15:34:05","slug":"a-case-study-comparing-open-and-endovenous-therapy-for-varicose-veins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vascularclinic.sg\/vi\/a-case-study-comparing-open-and-endovenous-therapy-for-varicose-veins\/","title":{"rendered":"A Case Study Comparing Open and Endovenous Therapy for Varicose Veins"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"13724\" class=\"elementor elementor-13724\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-60d37cab elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default cmsmasters-block-default\" data-id=\"60d37cab\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-27042897\" data-id=\"27042897\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6c287c0a cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6c287c0a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Recently a 65 year old gentleman was seen in my clinic. He had presented with a few month history of worsening swelling and aching in his left lower thigh and calf. He also had dilated varicose veins in the same leg for a few years and noted it had become more prominent and throbbed with standing and activities recently. All this was significantly affecting his quality of life.<\/p><p>After undergoing a thorough history, physical exam and a duplex ultrasound of his left leg, he was diagnosed with faulty valves involving his long saphenous vein which resulted in back flow of blood into his dilated varicose veins of the left leg.<\/p><p>He had a history of prior varicose vein surgery on his right leg 8 years ago. That procedure involved open surgery to ligate the saphenous vein via an incision in the groin followed by stripping of the entire vein over his thigh through a separate incision in the lower thigh. That procedure, however, left him with significant bruising and pain after surgery as well as a chronic numbness over the inner aspect of his thigh. During the counselling for treatment of his current varicose veins, he was very concerned whether or not the same treatment modality would be offered and whether or not he would be faced with the same long term potential complication as the right leg.<\/p><p>After reassurance and counselling, he underwent a minimally invasive endovenous ablation of his left saphenous vein utilising a combination of thermal ablation and foam sclerotherapy via a tiny puncture in the lower leg near the ankle region. His extensive dilated varicose veins were then removed via multiple small incisions around the lower thigh and calf region. He was discharged the same day and 2 weeks later his incisions had healed and he reported no further symptoms of pain, swelling or numbness and was able to resume his daily activities and squash pain free.<\/p><p>Open saphenous ligation and endovenous therapies (like laser ablation or radiofrequency ablation) are both used to treat varicose veins, but they differ significantly in their approach and outcomes. Endovenous therapies are generally considered less invasive, with faster recovery times and potentially fewer complications, while open ligation, while effective, is associated with longer recovery and a higher risk of recurrence.<\/p><p>Below, we provide a brief summary and comparison between <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vascularclinic.sg\/vi\/varicose-veins-treatment-in-singapore-a-comprehensive-guide\/\">endovenous vs open surgery for varicose veins<\/a>:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e9db359 cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"e9db359\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"541\" height=\"819\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vascularclinic.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Dr-Leong-Surgical-Procedure-20x30.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-13726 cmsmasters_img cmsmasters-lazyload lazyload\" alt=\"\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 541px) 100vw, 541px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.vascularclinic.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Dr-Leong-Surgical-Procedure.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vascularclinic.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Dr-Leong-Surgical-Procedure.jpg 541w, https:\/\/www.vascularclinic.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Dr-Leong-Surgical-Procedure-198x300.jpg 198w, https:\/\/www.vascularclinic.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Dr-Leong-Surgical-Procedure-8x12.jpg 8w, https:\/\/www.vascularclinic.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Dr-Leong-Surgical-Procedure-30x45.jpg 30w, https:\/\/www.vascularclinic.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Dr-Leong-Surgical-Procedure-20x30.jpg 20w, https:\/\/www.vascularclinic.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Dr-Leong-Surgical-Procedure-13x20.jpg 13w, https:\/\/www.vascularclinic.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Dr-Leong-Surgical-Procedure-7x10.jpg 7w\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vascularclinic.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Dr-Leong-Surgical-Procedure-20x30.jpg 20w, https:\/\/www.vascularclinic.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Dr-Leong-Surgical-Procedure-198x300.jpg 198w, https:\/\/www.vascularclinic.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Dr-Leong-Surgical-Procedure-8x12.jpg 8w, https:\/\/www.vascularclinic.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Dr-Leong-Surgical-Procedure-30x45.jpg 30w, https:\/\/www.vascularclinic.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Dr-Leong-Surgical-Procedure-13x20.jpg 13w, https:\/\/www.vascularclinic.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Dr-Leong-Surgical-Procedure-7x10.jpg 7w, https:\/\/www.vascularclinic.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Dr-Leong-Surgical-Procedure.jpg 541w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 541px) 100vw, 541px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-12e7a04a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default cmsmasters-block-default\" data-id=\"12e7a04a\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f2228d2\" data-id=\"f2228d2\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-42091eeb cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"42091eeb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Open Saphenous Ligation and stripping:<\/h3><p><strong>Procedure<\/strong>:<br \/>Involves making incisions in the groin and potentially other locations along the leg to access and tie<br \/>off (ligate) the saphenous vein, often followed by stripping (removal) of the vein.<\/p><p><strong>Effectiveness<\/strong>:<br \/>While effective in eliminating reflux in the treated vein, studies show higher rates of recurrence<br \/>compared to endovenous techniques.<\/p><p><strong>Recovery<\/strong>:<br \/>Typically involves a longer recovery period (1-3 weeks) with potential pain, bruising, and other side<br \/>effects.<\/p><p><strong>Complications<\/strong>:<br \/>May include infection, nerve damage, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vascularclinic.sg\/vi\/conditions-managed\/deep-vein-thrombosis\/\">deep vein thrombosis (DVT)<\/a>.<\/p><h3>Endovenous Therapies \u2014thermal ablation, cyanoacrylate\/glue ablation (CAG),mechanochemical ablation with foam sclerotherapy (MOCA):<\/h3><p><strong>Procedure<\/strong>:<br \/>A minimally invasive approach where heat is applied to the vein (either through laser or radiofrequency) to close it off. This is done through a small puncture, rather than large incisions.<\/p><p><strong>Effectiveness<\/strong>:<br \/>Studies including long term data (&gt;10 years) show high rates of vein closure (90-100%) and symptom improvement.<\/p><p><strong>Recovery<\/strong>:<br \/>Generally involves a faster recovery (days instead of weeks) with less pain and a quicker return to<br \/>normal activities.<\/p><p><strong>Complications<\/strong>:<br \/>While generally safer, complications can include pain, bruising, nerve damage, and blood clots.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b9e846b cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4b9e846b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>SUMMARY OF COMPARISON BETWEEN OPEN AND ENDOVENOUS THERAPY FOR VARICOSE VEINS<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-f80a7bd elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default cmsmasters-block-default\" data-id=\"f80a7bd\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-ea19886\" data-id=\"ea19886\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b3b2868 cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"b3b2868\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div 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https:\/\/www.vascularclinic.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Vascular-Procedure-1-30x30.jpg 30w, https:\/\/www.vascularclinic.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Vascular-Procedure-1-20x20.jpg 20w, https:\/\/www.vascularclinic.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Vascular-Procedure-1-10x10.jpg 10w\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vascularclinic.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Vascular-Procedure-1-30x30.jpg 30w, https:\/\/www.vascularclinic.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Vascular-Procedure-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.vascularclinic.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Vascular-Procedure-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.vascularclinic.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Vascular-Procedure-1-12x12.jpg 12w, https:\/\/www.vascularclinic.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Vascular-Procedure-1-260x260.jpg 260w, https:\/\/www.vascularclinic.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Vascular-Procedure-1-20x20.jpg 20w, https:\/\/www.vascularclinic.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Vascular-Procedure-1-10x10.jpg 10w, https:\/\/www.vascularclinic.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Vascular-Procedure-1.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-4c1a033\" data-id=\"4c1a033\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ff43801 cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"ff43801\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" 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https:\/\/www.vascularclinic.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Vascular-Procedure-21-20x20.jpg 20w, https:\/\/www.vascularclinic.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Vascular-Procedure-21-10x10.jpg 10w\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vascularclinic.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Vascular-Procedure-21-30x30.jpg 30w, https:\/\/www.vascularclinic.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Vascular-Procedure-21-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.vascularclinic.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Vascular-Procedure-21-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.vascularclinic.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Vascular-Procedure-21-12x12.jpg 12w, https:\/\/www.vascularclinic.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Vascular-Procedure-21-260x260.jpg 260w, https:\/\/www.vascularclinic.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Vascular-Procedure-21-20x20.jpg 20w, https:\/\/www.vascularclinic.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Vascular-Procedure-21-10x10.jpg 10w, https:\/\/www.vascularclinic.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Vascular-Procedure-21.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-529e11a cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"529e11a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"651\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vascularclinic.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Comparison-Open-Endovenous-Therapy-30x15.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-13725 cmsmasters_img cmsmasters-lazyload lazyload\" alt=\"\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 651px) 100vw, 651px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.vascularclinic.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Comparison-Open-Endovenous-Therapy.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vascularclinic.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Comparison-Open-Endovenous-Therapy.jpg 651w, https:\/\/www.vascularclinic.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Comparison-Open-Endovenous-Therapy-300x154.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.vascularclinic.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Comparison-Open-Endovenous-Therapy-18x9.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.vascularclinic.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Comparison-Open-Endovenous-Therapy-585x300.jpg 585w, https:\/\/www.vascularclinic.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Comparison-Open-Endovenous-Therapy-30x16.jpg 30w, https:\/\/www.vascularclinic.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Comparison-Open-Endovenous-Therapy-19x10.jpg 19w\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vascularclinic.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Comparison-Open-Endovenous-Therapy-30x16.jpg 30w, https:\/\/www.vascularclinic.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Comparison-Open-Endovenous-Therapy-300x154.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.vascularclinic.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Comparison-Open-Endovenous-Therapy-18x9.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.vascularclinic.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Comparison-Open-Endovenous-Therapy-585x300.jpg 585w, https:\/\/www.vascularclinic.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Comparison-Open-Endovenous-Therapy-19x10.jpg 19w, https:\/\/www.vascularclinic.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Comparison-Open-Endovenous-Therapy.jpg 651w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 651px) 100vw, 651px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fdf93c3 cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fdf93c3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Ph\u1ea7n k\u1ebft lu\u1eadn<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-54091df cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"54091df\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Endovenous therapies are increasingly favored for varicose vein treatment due to their minimally invasive nature, faster recovery, and comparable effectiveness to open surgery. However, open ligation remains a viable option, particularly in cases where endovenous approaches are not suitable or in specific clinical scenarios where it may be preferred. The choice between the two should be made in consultation with a qualified vascular specialist, considering individual patient factors and preferences.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Recently a 65 year old gentleman was seen in my clinic. He had presented with a few month history of worsening swelling and aching in his left lower thigh and calf. 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