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EVL - endovenous laser
RF Closure
ClosureFAST
Stripping
The Doctors at the RENO VEIN Clinic use the Radiofrequency Closure or ClosureFAST Procedures.
Dr. Merchant is recognized by physicians’ worldwide as being a leader in the development of the FDA-approved Radiofrequency ablation procedure (the first procedure shown) as a treatment for varicose veins.
| Closure® Procedure | Vein Stripping & Ligation | Endovenous Laser (EVL) | |
| Typical Results 48 Hours After Procedure |  1 |
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| Proven Advantages over Vein Stripping in Randomized Comparative Trial | Quicker return to normal activities3 Less pain, bruising, and discomfort during early recovery3 |
N/A | No randomized comparative trial reported |
| Absence of Varicose Veins at 12 Months | 90% of legs treated4 We at the Reno Vein Clinic achieve a 98% success rate at 12 months and a 99% initial success rate. | 85% of legs treated6 | This type of outcome not reported. |
| Return to Normal Activities within 24 Hours |
89.1% of patients7 | not reported | 69.8% of patients7 |
| Method of Action | RF energy delivered directly to the vein wall removes the vein wall lining and induces collagen contraction. Fibrosis of treated vein continues for months. By 6-12 months post-op, the fibrosed vein may be resorbed and become sonographically invisible.8 | Laser energy boils the blood. A laser-induced steam bubble heats residual blood in the treatment vein producing thrombotic occlusion.9 | |
| Post-op Bruising | 4%10 | N/A | 38%10 |
| Patient Satisfaction | 98% of patients surveyed would recommend to a friend5 | not reported | |
| Intraoperative Physician Feedback | Physicians receive real-time feedback during the procedure on key treatment parameters. | N/A | EVL systems have no intraoperative feedback systems. |
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