What is a Microsurgical Ambulatory Phlebectomy (Microphlebectomy)?
Once ELT has been performed to eliminate the cause of the varicose veins, Microsurgical Ambulatory Phlebectomy’s are often performed to remove the unsightly lumpy varicose veins. Micro incisions are made and the veins are removed. This procedure simply requires local anesthesia, therefore, it is painless and no stitches are needed. There are no scars resulting from this procedure, and as long as this procedure has been performed in conjunction with ELT, these procedures provide most patients with instant gratification. It is important to note, that Microsurgical Ambulatory Phlebectomies are typically pointless if the cause of the problem isn’t first treated. Further, Medicare and private insurance will not reimburse for Microsurgical Ambulatory Phlebectomy’s if it is not in conjunction with a definitive procedure like ELT. (The only other recognized definitive procedure other than ELT, is vein stripping).
