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
Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials evaluating long-term outcomes of endovenous management of lower extremity varicose veins. J Vasc Surg Venous Lymphat Disord 2018; 6: 256-270.
Published: 19th December 2018
Authors: Kheirelseid EAH, Crowe G, Sehgal R, Liakopoulos D, Bela H, Mulkern E et al.
Conclusion
There were nine RCTs that included 2185 legs; 1352 legs were available for study at five years. Recurrence rates were similar after endovenous laser therapy (36.6 per cent) and conventional surgery (33.3 per cent).
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