Summary:
Although traditional modalities used to treat venous disease and subsequent stasis ulceration have proved to be effective, they can have associated morbidities, such as postoperative pain, limited mobility, wound infection and dehiscence. Recent advances have been made in minimally invasive vein surgery techniques that can decrease operative morbidity, number and size of incisions, recovery time, as well as operative time. These techniques are as durable as open procedures. Minimally Invasive Venous Surgery, the latest volume in the Practical Phlebology series, provides the phlebologist with the ideal illustrative guide to the latest procedures in minimally invasive venous surgery.

The latest procedures are featured within the book, including transilluminated powered phlebectomy, radiofrequency ablation of the greater saphenous vein closure, subfascial endoscopic perforator surgery, and percutaneous vein valve bioprosthesis.

The advent of minimally invasive techniques allows the phlebologist and vascular surgeon to manage venous pathophysiology associated with all three venous systems. Minimally invasive venous surgery is proving to be an important complement in the overall care of venous stasis ulceration.

• First of its kind as no other book is dedicated to minimally invasive venous surgery
• Colour illustrations and numerous line drawings provide an excellent 'how-to' guide
• Authored by two of the leading world experts in MIVS
• Features "key points", "technique pearls", "practical hints" to aid understanding

About the Author(s):
EDITOR: Neil S. Sadick, MD FAAD, FAACS, FACPh, Clinical Professor, Department of Dermatology, Weill Medical College – Cornell University, USA

EDITOR: Lowell Kabnick, MD, FACS, Director, New York University Vein Center Division of Vascular Surgery, ny, USA
Jose Almeida, MD, FACS, RVT, Vascular Surgeon, Miami Vein Center, Miami, FL, USA
Alun Davies MA DM FRCS, Reader in Surgery & Consultant Surgeon, Department of Vascular Surgery, Charing Cross Hospital, UK

Readership:
Phlebologists, vascular and general surgeons