The most effective method of treatment

Modern technologies

Since the method's inception in 1994, both laser technologies and laser fibers have improved. Currently, at Dr. Maurins Clinic, we use third-generation laser equipment with Biolitec ELVeS Painless 1940 nm laser wavelength, which is 3–4 times more effective than previous generations of lasers. The latest generation laser technologies offer many advantages – the patient experiences less pain, the risk of nerve damage is minimized, and less anesthesia is required. The new generation radial (radial fibre) laser fibers emit energy sideways, directly onto the vein wall, rather than forward like bare fibre lasers. This allows the treated vein to be closed at the entry point in the deep vein, leaving no untreated vein segment.

For reference: endovenous laser ablation (EVLA) has become one of the main methods for treating chronic venous insufficiency. In Latvia, more than 90% of all vein surgeries are performed using this method.

At Dr. Maurins Clinic, only single-use laser fibers are used, as their reuse is not possible due to the special technologies that prevent the fibers from being used again!

Fast and gentle treatment

The blood flow in the veins is directed physiologically from the periphery to the center (toward the heart) by the heart's suction action, breathing, muscle activity in the legs (“muscle pump”), and the vein valves. If any of these components function inadequately, especially the vein valves, venous blood stagnation in the legs occurs, mainly due to blood reflux (backflow).

During laser surgery, only the damaged segments of the superficial veins are closed, ensuring blood flow in the physiological direction through the healthy veins. The majority of blood (85-90%) flows through the deep veins, so the absence of the closed subcutaneous veins usually does not cause venous circulation problems.

At Dr. Maurins Clinic, all doctors follow unified principles. Preventive measures are provided to all patients to reduce the risk of thrombosis, and the patient's health is carefully monitored. During the postoperative period, follow-up visits are required to assess the closed vein segments as well as the deep veins through ultrasound: on the first postoperative day, all patients are checked, on the 10th postoperative day, and again after three months. For preventive purposes, we also recommend annual follow-up visits.

10–14 days after surgery, it is often observed that the venous branches have flattened, and after three months, it can be seen that the venous network continues to reduce, confirming that the treatment was successful – blood reflux has been eliminated.