Scientific Surgery Online Journals

This is the Scientific Surgery Archive, which contains all randomized clinical trials in surgery that have been identified by searching the top 50 English language medical journal issues since January 1998. Compiled by Jonothan J. Earnshaw, former Editor-in-Chief, BJS

Scientific Surgery

Low molecular weight heparin for prevention of venous thromboembolism after varicose vein surgery in moderate-risk patients; a randomized controlled trial. Ann Vasc Surg 2013; 27: 940-946.

Authors: Garcia EMSN, Merino B, Taylor JH, Vizcaino I, Vaquero C

Scientific Surgery

Comparing endovenous laser ablation, foam sclerotherapy, and conventional surgery for great saphenous varicose veins. J Vasc Surg 2013; 58: 727-734.

Authors: Biemans AAM, Kockaert M, Akkersdijk GP, van den Bos RR, de Maeseneer M, Cuypers P et al. et al.

Scientific Surgery

Randomized clinical trial of endovenous laser ablation versus conventional surgery for small saphenous varicose veins. Ann Surg 2013; 257: 419-426.

Authors: Samuel N, Carradice D, Wallace T, Mekako A, Hatfield J, Chetter I et al.

Scientific Surgery

Endovenous laser ablation of the great saphenous vein using a bare fibre versus a tulip fibre. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2012; 44: 587-592.

Authors: Vuylsteke ME, Thomis S, Mahieu P, Mordon S, Fourneau I

Scientific Surgery

Cost and effectiveness of laser with phlebectomies compared with foam sclerotherapy in superficial venous insufficiency. Early results of a randomised controlled trial. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2012; 43: 594-600.

Authors: Lattimer CR, Azzam M, Kalodiki E, Shawish E, Trueman P, Geroulakos G et al.

Scientific Surgery

Prospective randomised comparative study of visual foam sclerotherapy alone or in combination with ultrasound-guided foam sclerotherapy for treatment of superficial venous insufficiency: preliminary report. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2012; 43: 343-347.

Authors: Yamaki T, Hamahata A, Soejima K, Kono T, Nozaki M, Sakurai H. et al.

Scientific Surgery

Long-term results of a randomized controlled trial on ultrasound-guided foam sclerotherapy combined with saphenofemoral ligation vs. standard surgery for varicose veins. J Vasc Surg 2012; 55: 451-457.

Authors: Kalodiki E, Lattimer CR, Azzam M, Shawish E, Bountouroglou D, Geroulakos G. et al.

Scientific Surgery

A prospective double-blind randomized controlled trial of radiofrequency versus laser treatment of the great saphenous vein in patients with varicose veins. Ann Surg 2011; 254: 876–881.

Authors: Nordon IM, Hinchchliffe RJ, Brar R, Moxey P, Black SA, Thompson MM et al. et al.

Scientific Surgery

Endovenous laser treatment: is there a clinical difference between using a 1500nm and a 980nm diode laser? A multicenter randomised clinical trial. Int Angiol 2011; 30: 327–334.

Authors: Vuylsteke M, De Bo TH, Dompe G, Di Crisci D, Abbad CM, Mordon S. et al.

Scientific Surgery

Ultrasound-guided foam sclerotherapy of the great saphenous vein with sapheno-femoral ligation compared to standard stripping: a prospective clinical study. Int Angiol 2011; 30: 321–326.

Authors: Liu X, Jia X, Guo W, Xiong GJ, Zhang H, Liu M et al.

Scientific Surgery

Five-year results of a randomised clinical trial of endovenous laser ablation of the great saphenous vein with and without ligation of the saphenofemoral junction. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2011; 41: 685-690.

Authors: Disselhoff BCVM, der Kinderen DJ, Kelder JC, Moll FL.

Scientific Surgery

Multicenter randomized trial comparing compression with elastic stocking versus bandage after surgery for varicose veins. J Vasc Surg 2011; 53: 115–122.

Authors: Mariani F, Marone EM, Gasbarro V, Bucalossi M, Spelta S, Amsier F et al.

Scientific Surgery

Prospective randomized trial comparing endovenous laser ablation and surgery for treatment of primary great saphenous varicose veins with a 2-year follow-up. J Vasc Surg 2010; 52: 1234–1241.

Authors: Christenson JT, Gueddi S, Gemayel G, Bounameaux H.

Scientific Surgery

and stripping of the great saphenous vein with endovenous laser ablation (980nm) using local tumescent anaesthesia: one year results. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2010; 40: 649-656.

Authors: Pronk P, Gauw SA, Mooij MC, Gaastra MTW, Lawson JA, van Goethem AR et al. et al.

Scientific Surgery

Great saphenous vein radiofrequency ablation versus standard stripping of primary varicose veins: a randomized clinical trial. Angiology 2011; 62: 49-54.

Authors: Elkaffas KH, Elkashef O, Elbaz W.

Scientific Surgery

A randomized, controlled trial of endovenous thermal ablation using the 810-nm wavelength laser and the ClosurePLUS radiofrequency ablation methods for superficial venous insufficiency of the great saphenous vein. J Vasc Surg 2010; 52: 645–650.

Authors: Gale SS, Lee JN, Walsh ME, Wojnarowski DL, Comerota AJ.

Scientific Surgery

Comparison of 980nm laser and bare-tip fibre with 1470nm laser and radial fibre in the treatment of great saphenous vein varicosities: a prospective randomised clinical trial. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2010; 40: 254-259.

Authors: Doganci S, Demirkilic U.

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Sclerotherapy of telangiectases and reticular veins: a double blind randomized comparative clinical trial of polidocanol sodium tetradecyl sulphate and isotonic saline (EASI Study). Phlebology 2010; 25: 124-131.

Authors: Rabe E, Schliephake D, Otto J, Breu FX, Pannier F.

Scientific Surgery

Laser And Radiofrequency Ablation Study (LARA Study): a randomised study comparing radiofrequency ablation and endovenous laser ablation (810nm). Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2010; 40: 246-253.

Authors: Goode SD, Chowdhury A, Crockett M, Beech A, Simpson R, Richards T et al. et al.

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Foam sclerotherapy of the saphenous veins: randomised controlled trial with or without compression. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2010; 39: 500-507.

Authors: Hamel-Desnos CM, Guias BJ, Desnos PR, Mesgadr A.

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Randomised clinical trial comparing endovenous laser ablation with stripping of the great saphenous vein: clinical outcome and recurrence after 2 years. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2010; 39: 630-635.

Authors: Rasmussen LH, Bjoern L, Lawaetz M, Lawaetz A, Blemings A, Eklof B. et al.

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Ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy of the great saphenous vein with 1% vs. 3% polidocanol foam: a multicentre double-blind randomised trial with 3-year follow-up. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2010; 39: 779-786.

Authors: Blaise S, Bosson JL, Diamand JM.

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Radiofrequency ablation vs. conventional surgery for varicose veins ¿ a comparison of treatment costs in a randomised trial. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2010; 39: 104-111.

Authors: Subramonia S, Lees T.

Scientific Surgery

Varicose vein surgery: stripping versus the CHIVA method: a randomized controlled trial. Ann Surg 2010; 251: 624-631.

Authors: Pares JO, Juan J, Tellez R, Mata A, Moreno C, Quer FX et al. et al.

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Randomised comparison of costs and cost-effectiveness of cryostripping and endovenous laser ablation for varicose veins: 2-year results Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2009; 37: 357¿363

Authors: Disselhoff BCVM, Buskens E, Kelder JC, der Kinderen DJ, Moll FL

Scientific Surgery

A randomized trial of cryo stripping versus conventional stripping of the great saphenous vein J Vasc Surg 2009; 49: 403¿409

Authors: Klem TMAL, Schnater JM, Schutte PR, Hop W, van der Ham AC, Wittens CHA et al.

Scientific Surgery

To wear or not to wear compression stockings after varicose vein stripping: a randomised controlled trial. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2009; 38: 387¿391.

Authors: Houtermans-Auckel JP, vas Rossum E, Teijink JAW, Dahlmans AAHR, Eussen EFB, Nicolia SPA et al. et al.

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Results of surgical treatment compared with ultrasound guided foam sclerotherapy in patients with varicose veins: a prospective randomised study. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2009; 38: 758-763.

Authors: Figueiredo M, Araujo S, Barros Jr N, Mirana JR F.

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Compression therapy for occupational leg symptoms and chronic venous disorders-a meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2008; 35: 366-372.

Authors: Amsler F, Blattler W.

Scientific Surgery

Efficacy and safety of great saphenous vein sclerotherapy using standardised polidocanol foam (ESAF): a randomised controlled multicentre clinical trial. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2008; 35: 238-245.

Authors: Rabe E, Otto J, Schliephake D, Pannier F.

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