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Celon RFITT – radiofrequency ablation of varicose veins

The method is a minimally invasive procedure in which the superficial venous trunk is closed intravenously using a thin probe that is introduced into the venous trunk through a small wound. During the application of energy, the probe is slowly pulled out, while the venous trunk shrinks and closes with a precise dose of thermal energy at a temperature of 60-100 °C.

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One Day Surgery Center Hradec Králové Hradec Králové
recepce@1chirurgie.cz / +420 495 269 768 (weekdays 10 am-3pm)
Štefánikova 454/28a, 500 11 Hradec Králové (Hvězda Complex)

One Day Surgery Center Pardubice
pardubice@1chirurgie.cz / +420 466 766 333 (weekdays 10 am-3pm)
Jiřího Potůčka 250, 530 09 Pardubice (Trnová Clinic)

Celon RFITT method from Olympus (Bipolar Radiofrequency Induced Thermotherapy)

The radio frequency generator precisely doses the energy based on the reverse impedance, and the speed of the probe is controlled by sound signaling. The closed vein remains in the patient's body and is gradually absorbed. Before thermotherapy, we perform so-called tumescence. Under ultrasound control, we infiltrate the area around the vein with an anesthetic solution, thereby protecting it from thermal damage and at the same time narrowing the venous trunk. In indicated cases, this procedure must be supplemented with other interventions on the superficial venous system - crossectomy and miniphlebectomy.

Crossectomy

Surgery in the groin - at the point of connection of the great saphenous vein to the deep venous system. This procedure is performed from an incision in the groin, when not only the own trunk of the great saphenous vein is interrupted, but also numerous other venous tributaries that converge on a relatively short section and can be the cause of early recurrence of varicose veins. Crossectomy is part of classic variceal surgery, and many surgeons add it also in the case of radiofrequency ablation (RFA) of the trunk of the great saphenous vein.

When performing this procedure, there is less risk of recurrence of varicose veins and at the same time it reduces the risk of a blood clot (thrombosis) moving into the deep venous system. It thus reduces the risk of pulmonary embolism. The disadvantage is a small cut in a sensitive place in the groin. At our workplace, we approach each patient individually and follow the ultrasound findings before and during the procedure in order to adequately treat the cause of the varicose veins.

Miniphlebectomy and microphlebectomy

Mini-invasive method of surgical removal of small superficial varicose branches and nodes from 1 - 3 mm micro-incisions and punctures using special hooks with an excellent cosmetic effect. We are based on the CHIVA method.All damaged veins and all sites of venous return or reflux are removed. The ranks are very small, they do not need to be sewn at all, or they are glued using special tapes.

Advantages of radio frequency surgery

  • Mini-invasive, modern, effective and safe method
  • Excellent cosmetic effect, without scars and pigmentation
  • More gentle than the laser, thanks to the lower working temperature, the risk of damage to the surrounding tissues is minimized
  • Quick recovery shortly after the procedure, minimal or no sick leave
  • Minimal pain, analgesia with cooling gels, exceptionally common analgesics
  • The speed of the radiofrequency probe - closure of veins within 2-3 minutes
  • Minimization of postoperative complications in general
  • Minimizing the risk of perioperative nosocomial infection
  • Reduced time of wearing compression stockings after the procedure
  • Greater accuracy thanks to the special end of the probe and the uniform effect of energy on the vein wall
  • Automatic control of the effects of the probe using an acoustic signal, the operator reacts to the pitch of the signal tone and accordingly regulates the speed of the probe withdrawal, thereby ensuring quality with optimal thermal energy transfer, the performance is gentle on the surrounding tissues and the surgeon has full control over the course of the entire procedure
  • The treated vein remains in place and is absorbed, making radiofrequency vein closure extremely gentle, completely safe and very well tolerated by patients. After the procedure, hematomas do not occur, the patient does not feel pain and discomfort is minimized
  • The treatment is carried out on an outpatient basis, the patient is able to move shortly after the operation, thus reducing the risk of deep vein thrombosis.

  • Radiofrequency surgery is not covered by health insurance companies, but its cost is compensated for by the patient's significant reduction in incapacity for work, which in classic varicose vein surgery can last for several weeks. This point of view is highly appreciated in the world. In addition, we must add better postoperative comfort, less postoperative hematoma and pain.

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