Ambulatory phlebectomy is a minor, office-based surgical procedure designed to remove varicose veins. It is a perfect complement to endovenous thermal ablation of the saphenous vein. With this combination, patients can expect all varicose veins to vanish following a 1-hour procedure that employs only local anesthesia in the comfort of a physician's office. Advantages of office-based surgery are ease of scheduling for doctors and patients, less paperwork, elimination of travel time, and cost containment for the health care system. Furthermore, a procedure that is performed by the same staff daily is more streamlined and safe.
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