For the minimally invasive treatment of varicose veins

Welcome to the London Endovenous Laser Clinic

This website provides information for patients with varicose veins on the technique of EVLT and how it differs from ‘standard’ varicose vein surgery. About a third of the population will suffer with varicose veins, which can be quite uncomfortable. Endovenous Laser Treatment, or EVLT is one of the latest developments in varicose vein treatment. Originally pioneered in the United States , it is now being used in a few centres in the UK and was the subject of a favourable NICE report in March 2004.  Consultant vascular surgeons Mr Eddie Chaloner and Mr Aaron Sweeney offer EVLT for patients with varicose veins, both privately and on the NHS at a major London hospital.

We have a special interest and expertise in varicose veins and offer the full range of options for patients seeking varicose vein treatment. In particular we have a large experience with laser treatment for varicose veins and perform approximately 50 EVLT cases per month. In our experience about 70% of patients with varicose veins are suitable for EVLT. As fully trained vascular surgeons we are able to offer open surgical options for patients whose varicose veins are not suitable for EVLT.

Eddie Chaloner graduated from Oxford University in 1989. After house jobs in Oxford he trained in surgery in London and South Africa. He was appointed as a consultant vascular surgeon at University College Hospitals London in 2001, moving to Lewisham Hospital in 2005. He has a particular interest in varicose veins and especially in minimally invasive varicose vein treatment. He was the first surgeon in London to use EVLT (endovenous laser treatment) to treat varicose veins. With over 300 successful cases he is one of the most experienced surgeons in the UK with this way of treating veins.
Aaron Sweeney qualified from University College Dublin in 1992. He trained in surgery in Dublin and London before being appointed as Consultant Vascular Surgeon at Lewisham University Hospital in 2002. He has a wide ranging vascular practice with special expertise in EVLT (endovenous laser treatment) for varicose veins and thread veins. His main research interests are in endoluminal aortic aneurysm surgery and the use of local anaesthesia for carotid artery surgery

EVLT can be performed under either local or general anaesthesia, with minimal scarring. The post-operative bruising is also less than after standard varicose vein surgery. No overnight stay is needed.

Full range of options:

Our consultant surgeons offer the full range of options for patients with varicose veins. For patients whose varicose veins are not suitable for EVLT open treatment options are available.

Your choice:

You can choose to have your operation under local or general anaesthesia, as a day case or as an overnight stay. A consultation with our surgeons will guide you as to the most appropriate option for your varicose veins.

Contact our secretaries on:

0845 045 1160 (private); email: lauren.shelton@ntlworld.com

07855 455 855 (private)

020 8333 6898 (NHS)

Secretary and Appointments: 0845 0451160; Vascular Hotline: 07855 455 855

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