EVLT - International varicose vein laser training at The Whiteley Clinic

Over the last 2 days, Professor Mark Whiteley and his team have been running an EVLT training course at The Clinical Exchange - which is the training wing of The Whiteley Clinic.

Surgeons, doctors and physicians assistants learning EVLT (endovenous laser treatment)
at The Clinical Exchange in The Whiteley Clinic - the Angiodynamics International Training Academy

 On Thursday 25th, Professor Mark Whiteley and Judy Holdstock lectured about the new understanding of venous reflux and endovenous treatments.

Professor Mark Whieley operating live in The Whiteley Clinic as part of the
Angiodynamics International Training Academy



Today, Friday, Professor Mark Whiteley and his team operated live - with 2 visiting surgeons in theatre and the other delegates watching via the live video and audio link up to The Clinical Exchange.

The Clinical Exchange has robotic cameras in the ceiling of The Whiteley Clinic with a live audio link, allowing delegates to see everything in HD including the ultrasound pictures - and ask Professor Whiteley questions live during the operations.

The Whiteley Clinic is the Angiodynamics International Training Academy for EVLT and runs multiple courses for different endovenous techniques throughout the year.

 

Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome treated with TRLOP and Foam Sclerotherapy

Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome is an abnormality of the veins - often mistaken for bad varicose veins.



This is a case of a patient treated successfully at The Whiteley Clinic using our TRLOP method of closing perforator veins and the foam sclerotherapy.

Previously the patient had undergone open vein surgery and skin laser surgery, both of which had made no difference but had left scars.

see: http://phl.sagepub.com/content/early/2013/07/18/0268355513496991.abstract

Will NHS and Private Insurers drop varicose veins after NICE guidelines?

Will the NHS and private medical insurance companies buckle under the new NICE guidelines for varicose veins?

Yesterday, almost hidden away under the immense news coverage of the Royal birth, the NICE guidelines for varicose veins were published. Their recommendations were revolutionary and they could have a major impact on the National Health Service and private medical insurance in the UK - but thanks to Prince George, what should have caused a storm of interest has passed with barely a passing glance.

Article in Huffington Post - 24th July 2013



For the first time, the National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has stated that anyone with varicose veins and symptoms should be referred to a special vascular service. At the present time, most people going to their general practitioners with varicose veins get turned away and told they are "only cosmetic". With somewhere in the region of 20% of the adult population having visible varicose veins, how will the NHS cope if all of these people quote the new NICE guidelines and demand referral?

Clearly there will not be enough money in the system for these people to have treatment.

The private medical insurance companies do not see their role as propping up a failing NHS - and are highly unlikely to pay for patients to have varicose vein treatments if the NHS can't afford to provide them.

Furthermore, both the NHS and private medical insurance companies have used support stockings as a way of procrastination. Both have avoided referring patients with varicose veins for treatment by insisting they wear support stockings for a variable amount of time. Once again the NICE guidelines clearly state there is no evidence for the use of support stockings as a "treatment" of varicose veins and as such should not be used to delay a referral.

Rather tellingly, on Radio 4 a couple of weeks ago, a politician was quoted as saying that just because a procedure or treatment shows an improvement in quality-of-life for patients, it doesn't mean to say that the NHS can afford to provide it.

Personally, I think that the fallout from these NICE guidelines for varicose veins could have massive ramifications for healthcare provision in the country. It could be the first time that the government and NHS are honest enough to say that not all healthcare that has a positive medical advantage of patients can be afforded on the NHS and this will probably spark the private medical insurance companies to do the same.

The speed of this will depend upon how quickly the public with varicose veins and venous disease realise the impact of what NICE has said and start insisting on referrals and treatment. It may be fortunate for those in the NHS management and private health insurance companies that the birth of Prince George has diverted enough attention to slow the message getting out to the public.

http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/mark-s-whiteley/a-nice-result-for-patients-varicose-veins-and-leg-ulcers---but-how-will-the-nhs-and-private-insurers-cope_b_3640216.html

The Telegraph - Kate Shapland recommends Mark Whiteley for varicose veins

Today, the lovely Kate Shapland has published an article in The Telegraph entitled "Beauty Notebook: The Holiday Manicure" (link below).



Kate Shapland explains Mark Whiteley's approach to treating varicose veins



In the article, Kate explains about how Mark Whiteley revolutionised the treatment of varicose veins and recommends The Whiteley Clinic.

http://fashion.telegraph.co.uk/beauty/news-features/TMG10188621/Beauty-notebook-The-holiday-manicure.html

Patient on Embarrassing Bodies with varicose veins gets wrong treatment

A patient on Embarrassing Bodies saw Dr Dawn who quite correctly advised referral for treatment of her symptomatic varicose veins.

Unfortunately, although the video clearly shows she has varicose veins coming from next to her vulva on the inside of her upper thigh, her vascular surgeon has missed these veins and missed the significance - that she almost definitely has pelvic varicose veins causing her leg varicose veins (see similar cases in this blog and on www.vulval-varicose-veins.co.uk).



Research from The Whiteley Clinic has shown that this means she will probably need her varicose veins to be treated all over again in the future.
Had she had a proper transvaginal duplex ultrasound scan, and coil embolization of her varicose veins, the pelvic veins would have been treated first, leaving the leg varicose veins able to be treated without the underlying cause being left behind.

www.vulval-varicose-veins.co.uk
 

A new way to apply for a job - Win a business apprenticeship

Today sees the launch of our new way of recruiting entrepreneurial staff.

Traditionally, jobs are advertised with a job description and pay scale - but we thought wouldn't it be nice if you could choose your own?



The College of Phlebology is an Internet based company that has both B2B and B2C interest. There are opportunities for advertising for equipment or service providing companies, teaching, training, running courses or conferences to doctors and nurses interested in venous disease as well as providing information and products for the public looking for veins services.

Already in English and Spanish, and trademarked in many countries around the world, the College of Phlebology has a huge potential under the guidance of the right individual.

However, the right individual should have their own plans to grow the business and see it flourish as well as knowing how they are going to achieve them. Hence rather than advertise a job, we are advertising an opportunity.

In a break from the traditional way of recruiting staff, the application form is a list of assets available to the successful candidate.

Your application will be your business plan showing how you will grow and develop the College of Phlebology over the next three years using these assets, and showing the returns you will be able to make.

Included in your business plan will be your own salary and/or other incentives such as profit share etc to show you link the growth of the company with your own development.

However, rather than just an application, the successful candidate will then be expected to live their own business plan.

Failure to be able to deliver the business plan will result in termination of the opportunity. However successful delivery of the business plan or over delivery from the promised plan over three years will result in permanent appointment to being CEO of the company.

In this unique experiment of trying to find a business person who can "think outside the box" and deliver on their plans, we hope that we have developed a new way to appoint people to jobs that need entrepreneurial flair and individual styles.

For applications or more information please contact isabel@thewhiteleyclinic.co.uk

 

Superglue for varicose veins - is it worth the money?

Professor Mark Whiteley answers a question about Venaseal glue for varicose veins, sent in to the "Your questions answered" section of   The Whiteley Clinic website (http://www.thewhiteleyclinic.co.uk/your-questions/).



In this question, Isabel asks if the new superglue treatment of varicose veins (Venaseal) is worth the extra money it costs to have it done.

See the You Tube video above for the answer.

http://www.thewhiteleyclinic.co.uk/your-questions/

 

Dinosaurs and Varicose Veins Surgery - Huffington Post

Professor Mark Whiteley's latest article in The Huffingtom post examines what is a satisfactory outcome from varicose veins surgery.


Prof Mark Whiteley writes in The Huffington Post -
Dinosaurs and Varicose Veins Surgery
Click on picture to read article



What is really more important? A good technical success from treatment or a happy patient?

http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/mark-s-whiteley/dinosaurs-and-varicose-veins-surgery_b_3578857.html

Varicose veins and venous leg ulcers - understanding the causes

Professor Mark Whiteley has written an easy to follow book called "Understanding Venous Reflux - The Cause of Varicose Veins and Venous Leg Ulcers".



In this video about the book, Professor Whiteley explains who the book is aimed at and who will find it useful.

With almost 40% of the population having venous reflux, virtually everyone either has, or is close to, someone with venous reflux. As this can go on to cause, varicose veins, thread veins, venous eczema, swollen ankles, discoloured skin, phlebitis (clots) or even leg ulcers, then most people will find it a very useful read.

Written in an easy to follow style, and with over 50 diagrams to explain the text, "Understanding Venous Reflux - The Cause of Varicose Veins and Venous Leg Ulcers" makes the subject come alive for the reader. However as it contains the very latest understanding about varicose veins and leg ulcers, reading it will mean the reader will probably know more about the subject than doctors and nurses who actually treat patients with venous disease.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Understanding-Venous-Reflux-Varicose-Ulcers/dp/1908586001
or:
http://www.whiteleypublishing.com/book-mark-whiteley-understanding-venous-reflux.html 

 

Lower you risk of DVT - Prof Mark Whiteley in Good Housekeeping

Good Housekeeping has an article on it's website entitled "Lower Your Risk of Deep Vein Thrombosis This Summer" by Julie Powell (link to article below).

Good Housekeeping - Advice on avoiding DVT
featuring Professor Mark Whiteley

With summer coming on and many of us going on holiday, the concerns about DVT from both heat and air travel often give cause for concern.

 

Professor Mark Whiteley is featured giving advice on how to reduce your risks. To read the article follow the link below:

http://www.goodhousekeeping.co.uk/health/health-advice/lower-your-risk-of-deep-vein-thrombosis-this-summer
 

Spider veins and thread veins of the legs treated by microsclerotherapy

Spider veins, of thread veins, of the legs are very common, affecting up to 88% of adult females - and up to 79% of adult males.



Professor Mark Whiteley explains that successful treatment needs investigation of the underlying condition using high resolution duplex ultrasound scanning, and then treatment of the underlying problem before the thread spider veins or thread veins themselves are treated.

This video shows successful treatment using microsclerotherapy injections.

See: www.thread-veins.co.uk
 

Learn at Lunch - Varicose Vein event in London

Today the Whiteley Clinic presented a live case of Endovenous Laser Treatment (EVLT) for varicose veins at a press event at The Royal Society of Medicine's Chandos House,  in London.

Professor Mark Whiteley speaking about varicose veins and the latest
Endovenous Laser Treatment at a London Press event today

The meeting started with Professor Mark Whiteley explaining about varicose veins and the latest research into the causes and treatments of varicose veins, leg ulcers and thread veins.

Mr Barrie Price, consultant vascular surgeon at The Whiteley Clinic, then performed a live case of EVLT under local anaesthetic on a patient with varicose veins (see video clip below)

 

The operation was performed at The Whiteley Clinic's main teaching and research facility in Guildford and the whole operation was streamed via internet to the press meeting.

Mr Barrie Price performing a live EVLT (Endovenous Laser Treatment) case
for varicose veins in The Whiteley Clinic Guildford - being streamed to London press event 

The assembled journalists were able to ask any questions of Mr Barrie Price during the operation or Professor Mark Whiteley in Q&A session after the live streaming.

For any information about future events, please contact The Whiteley Clinic through the website www.thewhiteleyclinic.co.uk. 

Prof Mark Whiteley - "you won't find anyone better in the UK"

In this Saturday's The Times Magazine, leading beauty expert Sarah Vines wrote a 4 page "Beauty Special" (29th June 2013 p 52 - 55).

In this article she quotes Professor Mark Whiteley for the treatment of leg Thread Veins stating that his "approach is forensic".

Image of Sarah Vines' first page of her "Beauty Special"
(Image blurred on purpose for reasons of copyright - please contact The Times for a copy if required)

She explains about the sequence of investigations and treatments and states that for getting rid of leg thread veins "... you won't find anyone better in the UK."

Full article: http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/magazine/article3799758.ece (you will be asked to subscribe to The Times to see full article - but you will then have full access to The Times newspaper)
For more information about thread veins see: www.thread-veins.co.uk
 

Healthy bodies need healthy legs

To maintain a healthy body, it is essential to have healthy legs. It is amazing how those people who can't exercise end up with more general health issues .... and those people who have leg ulcers cured get much healthier generally too.

Prof Mark Whiteley explains how good health
needs healthy legs

Professor Mark Whiteley explores the link between healthy legs and good health in this article in Focus Magazine.

http://focusonline.co.uk/2013/06/20/health-healthy-legs-support-a-healthy-body-by-professor-mark-whiteley-ms-frcs-gen-fcphleb/



 

Whiteley Clinic varicose vein research presented in Serbia

Venous researchers from The Whiteley Clinic are presenting their studies and results over the next 3 days at the European Venous Forum (EVF) in Belgrade, Serbia.

On Friday 28th June:

Judy Holdstock - chief vascular technologist - will be presenting her work about pelvic varicose veins causing haemorrhoids (piles) and asking the question whether vein experts (phlebologists) should be treating patients with haemorrhoids rather than bowel surgeons:

• Pelvic vein reflux is associated with haemorrhoids in one third of cases. should haemorrhoids be treated by phlebologists?
  JM Holdstock, CC Harrison, T Fernandez-Hart, BA Price, MS Whiteley
  The Whiteley Clinic

Then Professor Mark Whiteley will be presenting a study performed by Alice Whiteley, a Whiteley Clinic summer research fellow from 2012 who unfortunately couldn't get to this conference:

•  Pelvic venous reflux is a major contributory cause of recurrent varicose veins in more than a quarter of women
  AM Whiteley, DC Taylor, MS Whiteley
  The Whiteley Clinic

On Saturday 29th June:

Daniel Taylor, a Whiteley Clinic summer research fellow from 2012 will be presenting his prize winning research:

• Ten year results of radiofrequency ablation (VNUSClosure) of the great saphenous in the treatment of varicose veins
  DC Taylor, AM Whiteley, TJ Fernandez-Hart, MS Whiteley

http://www.europeanvenousforum.org/

 

Mirror article on Superglue for Varicose Veins features Prof Mark Whiteley

New treatments of varicose veins was featured in the Mirror today in the UK.

Professor Mark Whiteley, the first person in the UK to perform endovenous surgery back in 1999, and an outspoken critic of the old "stripping" of veins, is featured in the article. 

Professor Mark Whiteley explains about endovenous (keyhole) surgery
for Varicose Veins - and the new local anaesthetic superglue technique

Mark Whiteley explains the new laser and radiofrequency techniques his team uses - and shows the new "superglue" or Venaseal technique which uses far few injections.

One of his patients is interviewed explaining the excellent results she has had from the "Superglue" technique.

http://www.mirror.co.uk/lifestyle/health/varicose-veins-could-new-superglue-2000205
 

Majority of leg ulcers are curable by local anaesthetic surgery

A research paper showing the experience of patients with leg ulcers over 12 years has been published by Charlotte Thomas of The Whiteley Clinic in Phlebology.


12 years of experience of using the Whiteley Protocol showed 85% of leg ulcers were permanently
cured using local anaesthetic, walk-in / walk-out, pin-hole surgery

Charlotte was a Whiteley Clinic summer research fellow who, for her research project, looked at the results of all patients coming to The Whiteley Clinic with leg ulcers over a 12 year period.

All had been undergoing compression bandaging and had been told that they were not suitable for a surgical cure.


Phlebology - The peer review journal for venous disease

 In contrast to what their ulcer services had told them, 85% were cured after undergoing treatment at The Whiteley Clinic using The Whiteley Protocol - and 52% didn't need any compression stockings ever again!

Patients with leg ulcers have a miserable life that affects them, their loved ones and entails large on-going costs over years.

Curing leg ulcers results in better quality of life of the affected patients and their families - and would work out much cheaper after only a year or so when compared to dressings and compression bandaging.

http://www.thewhiteleyclinic.co.uk/whiteley-clinic-research-fellows.htm

Huffington Post article on Superglue for Varicose Veins

Venaseal, or "Superglue" treatment for varicose veins is one of the new and exciting local anaesthetic treatments for varicose veins that can be done through pin-holes only.



Professor Mark S Whiteley writing in the Huffington Post
"A Sticky End for Varicose Veins"

The Whiteley Clinic is one of only 3 centres in the UK that was involved in the original study to check that this treatment worked.

It is now available at The Whiteley Clinic and Professor Whiteley has written an article in The Huffington Post about this revolutionary treatment.

http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/mark-s-whiteley/a-sticky-end-for-varicose_b_3472394.html
 

Introduction to VenaCure EVLT Never Touch Direct - by Professor Mark Whiteley

Professor Mark Whiteley introduces the VenaCure EVLT NeverTouch Direct through the College of Phlebology.

www.CollegeofPhlebology.com
 

Lovely Legs - Mark Whiteley featured in June's Good Housekeeping Magazine

An article entitled "Lovely Legs" in June's Good Housekeeping features Professor Mark Whiteley explaining about endovenous surgery and Venaseal Glue treatments for Varicose Veins.

 

The article also highlights the free online vein screening service available to anyone who thinks they might have leg vein problems on: www.veinsscreening.co.uk 

Huffington Post - Could your DVT be an undiagnosed cancer?

Read the latest post by Professor Mark Whiteley on The Huffington Post website where he discusses the new NICE guidelines and the link between some "unprovoked" DVT's and undiagnosed cancers.
 

 

Professor Mark S Whiteley in the Huffington Post
"Could your DVT be an undiagnosed cancer?" 

Read the full article on http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/mark-s-whiteley/dvt-could-be-undiagnosed-cancer_b_3346784.html

What happens if all my veins fail? Patient questions abouve varicose veins ..

What happens if all of the veins in my leg fail? This is one of the many questions asked by patients via The Whiteley Clinic patient question website.



Professor Mark Whiteley explains about vein "failure" in the legs and how veins are investigated and treated.

Ask any questions about veins at: http://www.thewhiteleyclinic.co.uk/your-questions/

Over 7,000 patients have self-diagnosed their varicose vein problems online for FREE

Last week, the 7,000 person used the free veins screening website www.veinsscreening.co.uk to self diagnose their own varicose vein problems.

The Veins Screening Website - over 7,000 people have diagnosed their
own varicose vein problems for free - www.veinsscreening.co.uk
 

Although many think that varicose veins are obvious, many people have "hidden varicose veins" causing aching legs, thread veins, swollen ankles, venous eczema, red or brown stains at the ankles, blood clots or leg ulcers.

Such leg conditions can be hard to diagnose and even harder to get treated properly. Many doctors and nurses do not know the new advances in venous understanding and treatments and still prescribe antibiotics, steroid creams or support stockings - often with no useful effect at all.

The Veins Screening website was set up in November 2011 to help anyone who has concerns about possible venous problems in their legs find out if they are at risk of having venous problems in their legs, due to varicose veins or "hidden varicose veins", and to help them find the right investigations and treatments if they have.

The Veins Screening Website is free and was set up by Prof Mark Whiteley of the Whiteley Clinic to help the public understand venous disease which is often overlooked or ignored, even though it affects up to 40% of the adult population.

www.veinsscreening.co.uk
 

Healed leg ulcers - "gave me back my life"

A lovely lady suffering with leg ulcers came to The Whiteley Clinic 2 years ago having been told that her leg ulcers were incurable.

This week she sent us the following pictures and comments:

"Two years ago I was in dreadful pain with ulcers on both my legs which required daily visits from the district nurse to change the dressings. Although my mobility was already restricted by hip pain, the ulcers,bandages and oversize sandals made movement painful and virtually impossible.

At the age of 86yrs I had no quality of life and little hope.

 

 

Thanks to my nephew and his wife finding and taking me to the Whiteley Clinic for treatment I can only say that Mark Whiteley and his wonderful friendly staff have performed a miracle. My ulcers, thought by my local doctor to be uncurable, have disappeared and I am again wearing stockings instead of bandages and wearing my normal shoes.

Thanks to Whiteley Clinic I have just travelled to South Africa to see my niece and to celebrate my 87th birthday, a trip I never dreamt to be possible. I was even able to celebrate my birthday with my first swim for many many years.

Thank you Mark, Dee, June and al at the Clinic. You have given me my life back!"

Doctors and Vascular Technologists wanted for London and Bristol

The Whiteley Clinic is looking for doctors and vascular technologists who want to treat veins and venous disorders in new clinics in the London and Bristol areas.


Job opportunities for Doctors and Vascular Technologists who
want to work at Whiteley Clinics in the London and Bristol areas 


For more information and all enquiries please see http://www.thewhiteleyclinic.co.uk/job_opportunities.htm

Barcelona 2013 - Whiteley Clinic varicose veins research at SITE 2013

The Whiteley Clinic was very well represented at SITE 2013 (10th international Symposium on Endovascular Theraputics) in Barcelona this week.


Alice Whiteley - Whiteley Clinic Summer Research Fellow 2012
selected for prize presentation of her research poster
"Pelvic Venous Reflux is a major contributory cause of recurrent varicose veins in more than a quarter of women"

All 3 summer research fellows from summer 2012 had their research selected for prize sessions.



Charlotte Thomas - Whiteley Clinic Summer Research Fellow 2012
selected for prize presentation of her research poster
"The Evolution of Endovenous Treatment in a Single Unit between 2006 - 2011"

Professor Mark Whiteley was invited to give 3 lectures, including talks on Glue closure of varicose veins, EHIT and his new classification of ETIT's, the treatment of vulval varicose veins and the treatment of incompetent perforator veins with laser and radiofrequency using TRLOP.


Daniel Taylor - Whiteley Clinic Summer Research Fellow 2012
Giving his paper in the prize session for free papers for research
"Ten Year Results of Radiofrequency Ablation (VNUS Closure®) of the Great Saphenous and Anterior Accessory Saphenous Veins, in the Treatment of Varicose Veins"



Professor Mark Whiteley giving one of 3 invited talks on endovenous surgery at SITE 2013 in Barcelona

Doctors in Business - support and networking club for Doctors in Business

Private medicine is increasing in the UK and many doctors are now running their own clinics, private practices or medical businesses - and even more thinking of doing so.

Of course there are a plethora of "business advisers" all willing to "help" or provide services for a fee. Some of these might be helpful - many turn out not to be and end up being a waste of time or money.

Doctors in Business - Business support group for doctors in business
or those wanting to do business

Doctors in Business is an invitation only private club run by doctors for doctors. It has been set up by doctors who have been successful in setting up and running medical businesses who are often asked for advice by others.

Rather than charge for such advice, doctors in business is a mutually supportive networking club where doctors who are either in business (private practice, clinics etc) or aim to start their own businesses, can meet and talk to those who have already been successful in doing the same.

There are no membership fees and no formal advice is given. However it gives an opportunity for doctors interested in the business of healthcare to meet each other, swap advice and experience and network with others in the same or similar position.

If you would like more information or would like to be invited to an event, please contact doctors in business through the doctors in business website.

www.doctorsinbusiness.co.uk

Channel 4's Embarrassing Bodies - Recurrent varicose veins

Professor Mark Whiteley performing Endovenous Laser Surgery of complex recurrent varicose veins on Channel 4's Embarrassing Bodies.

**This clip is the property of Maverick Television and used with their permission
 

Vogue - Mark Whiteley in Vogue Varicose Veins feature

In the June edition of Vogue, the lovely Jo Ellison has produced a fabulously written article about her experiences getting her recurrent varicose veins treated by Mark Whiteley of The Whiteley Clinic.

"Mark Whiteley of The Whiteley Clinic whose name is synonymous with
medical excellence in vascular surgery" - Vogue, June 2013

In a two-page article entitled "Leg work", Jo explains how her veins had recurred after previous vein stripping surgery. She notes how Mark Whiteley assessed her recurrent varicose veins and then treated her with combinations of endovenous laser, phlebectomy and finally foam sclerotherapy.

She explains how the new key-hole endovenous "walk in, walk out" vein surgery that is performed under local anaesthetic, allowed her to get back to work immediately after treatment.

She also details how the compression for 2 weeks after the foam sclerotherapy was not fun - but how after all of her treatment, she is now happy to show her legs in fashionable skirts again.
With time, further microsclerotherapy and continuing exert care, her results will continue to improve and her confidence in her legs will grow.

As with our recent patient who was featured being treated for recurrent varicose veins at The Whiteley Clinic on Embarrassing Bodies, excellent results after our treatments are much quicker in simple first time veins in patients who come early.

The Whiteley Clinic specialises in patients with complex varicose veins, particularly those who have had "treatment " elsewhere and who have had recurrent varicose veins, We usually end up with excellent results and very happy patients - but the more complex the problem or the longer it has been left, the longer it will be and the more work is needed to get our usual excellent finished results.  

Compare the patient satisfaction at The Whiteley Clinic over the years with any other vein clinic: http://www.thewhiteleyclinic.co.uk/patient_satisfaction.htm

National Prize for Varicose Vein Research - Whiteley Clinic wins prize at Venous Forum

A research project showing the excellent results obtained 10 years after Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) treatment of varicose veins at The Whiteley Clinic won a national prize last week.



Professor Mark Whiteley receiving the prize on behalf of  Daniel Taylor for
Best Research Poster at
The Venous Forum, Royal Society of Medicine April 2013

Daniel Taylor, one of The Whiteley Clinic summer research fellows 2012, studied the 10 year outcomes of varicose vein surgery performed at The Whiteley Clinic.

As The Whiteley Clinic was the first clinic in the UK to use the new endovenous (or keyhole) techniques for varicose vein surgery, having started in March 1999, The Whiteley Clinic has a unique perspective on these new treatments.

Daniel Taylor and his fellow researchers followed up patients treated at The Whiteley Clinic between 10 and 14 years ago - and found over 93% success of the treatment - a success rate rarely found in such long term studies of varicose vein treatments.

The research project and the results were presented as a poster and were awarded prize for the best poster.

For more information about The Whiteley Clinic Summer Research Fellows please see:
http://www.thewhiteleyclinic.co.uk/whiteley-clinic-research-fellows.htm

For more information about research performed at The Whiteley Clinic please see:
http://www.markwhiteley.co.uk/

Good Housekeeping - Mark Whiteley featured in Lovely Legs article

Mark Whiteley has been featured in the June Good Housekeeping magazine in an article entitled "Lovely Legs".

Prof Mark Whiteley is featured in June's Good Housekeeping

The article explains about Varicose Veins and how they can be treated - and features the new Venaseal "Superglue" for Varicose Veins which is one of the many methods offered by The Whiteley Clinic.

Haemorrhoids and varicose veins are linked - Research from The Whiteley Clinic

This week, Judy Holdstock from The Whiteley Clinic presented a research paper that showed a link between haemorrhoids ("piles") and varicose veins.

Judy Holdstock, Senior Vascular Technologist at The Whiteley Clinic, presenting research paper
about Haemorrhoids and Varicose Veins at The Venous Forum 25th april 2013

Presenting the paper:

 " Pelvic Venous Reflux is Associated with Haemorrhoids in One Third of Cases - Should Haemorrhoids be Treated by Phlebologists?"

Judy showed The Whiteley Clinic research that shows that women who have pelvic varicose veins, can also have haemorrhoids from the same underlying cause. 

Judy Holdstock, Senior Vascular Technologist at The Whiteley Clinic, presenting research paper
about Haemorrhoids and Varicose Veins at The Royal Society of Medicine 25th April 2013

This research, presented at The Venous Forum of The Royal Society of Medicine in London, may herald a completely new approach to understanding and treating haemorrhoids.

Professor Mark Whiteley answers questions on Varicose Veins on Elixir

Today, Professor Mark Whiteley answers questions about varicose veins on Elixir - a website about health and anti-aging procedures.

Professor Mark Whiteley - answering questions about varicose veins

 

To see article:  http://elixirnews.com/news/varicose-veins-and-your-health-by-vascular-expert-professor-mark-whiteley/

Mark Whiteley and Bruce Braithwaite chairing at Venous Forum Session, London

Prof Mark Whiteley and Prof Bruce Braithwaite chairing a free paper session on research projects in venous surgery at The Venous Forum of the Royal Society of Medicine today.

Prof Mark Whiteley and Prof Bruce Braithwaite at The Venous Forum
Royal Society of Medicine, London


The Whiteley Clinic has 2 posters in the Venous Forum and Judy Holdstock will be presenting her research into pelvic veins reflux and haemorrhoids at the meeting tomorrow.

Huffington Post - Who Should You Trust to Treat Your Varicose Veins?

Who should treat varicose veins?

In the past, General Surgeons used to operate on them. Now with local anaesthetic "pin-hole" techniques, lots of doctors for other specialities are treating veins. In some countries, non-medically qualified people and purely commercial companies are jumping on the band-wagon and offering vein treatments. 

Prof Mark Whiteley in The Huffington Post
Who Should You Trust to Treat Your Varicose Veins?

This wouldn't matter if everyone was doing the same thing and getting the same results. However, just like any practical skill, there are certain people who spend more time practising or researching a subject and who are likely to get better results than the "occasional dabbler".

Prof Mark Whiteley raises his head above the parapet with this controversial article in The Huffington Post.

Click here to read the article: http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/mark-s-whiteley/varicose-veins-treatment_b_3114923.html

Live operating on the Angiodynamics International EVLT Training Academy at The Whiteley Clinic

The second day of the Angiodynamics International EVLT Training Academy at The Whiteley Clinic involved 4 live cases being operated on via video link to the operating theatre in The Whiteley Clinic directly below the Lecture Room.

Professor Whiteley operating live in the Angiodymamics International EVLT Course at The Whiteley Clinic -
2 HD Cameras in the theatre ceiling, the ultrasound feed and live questions result in a great learning experience

Delegates on the course can speak directly to Professor Mark Whiteley as he operates asking him about finer aspects of the Never Touch or Never Touch Direct systems and how they are used.

 

Today we treated recurrent varicose veins and perforator veins as well.

 

Professor Mark Whiteley briefs delegates between each patients answering questions an explaining complex problems. 

 

Between each case, Professor Whiteley briefs the delegates on the case just done and the next case, to make sure everyone gets the most out of the training.

Model leg for delegates to practice EVLT on 

 

Angiodynamics International EVLT Training Academy at The Whiteley Clinic

Today Prof Mark Whiteley has been lecturing to doctors from Europe and India on the Angiodynamics International Training Academy at The Whiteley Clinic in Guildford.

Prof Mark Whiteley lecturing today on the Angiodynamics International Training Academy at The Whiteley Clinic

Delegates are all give a copy of "Understanding Venous Reflux - The Cause of Varicose Veins and Venous Leg Ulcers".

Lectures on Anatomy of veins, Physiology and Pathophysiology of Varicose veins and then Technique of EVLT were given my Mark Whiteley. Judy Holdstock then lectured on Venous Duplex Ultrasonography for venous reflux. 

Find your vein clinic or vein specialist on www.CollegeofPhlebology.com

The College of Phlebology website (www.CollegeofPhlebology.com) contains masses of information about veins and vein treatments.

There is also a world wide search facility to help people find the vein clinic or vein doctor that they need.



The Search Facility on www.CollegeofPhlebology.com

Find The Whiteley Clinic on www.CollegeofPhlebology.com.

 

So you want to publish a Medical or Health Book? - Whiteley Publishing Ltd

Publishing books on medicine or health can be difficult as many people want to publish and the potential market can be small. As such, many large publishers shy away from medical and health authors.

"So You Want To Be Published?" -
Article about Whiteley Publishing in Independent Practitioner Today

Whiteley Publishing was set up by Professor Mark Whiteley and Emily Whiteley to help those interested in medical or health issues to get their books published easily and with no cost to the author.

Moreover, the author earns royalties from the very first book sold.



March Independent Practitioner Today

Whiteley Publishing respects the right of their authors and so the copyright of any book published through Whiteley Publishing Ltd resides with the Author. Whiteley Publishing does NOT require the copyright to be transferred. Our authors keep control of their own hard work.


Whiteley Publishing Ltd
www.WhiteleyPublishing.com

If you are interested in publishing through Whiteley Publishing Ltd, or know someone who is, please contact us through: info@whiteleypublishing.com.

For more information see: www.whiteleypublishing.com


 

On the Right Vein - Prof Mark Whiteley in Cosmetic News

Cosmetic News Magazine has published an article about Prof Mark Whiteley's research and treatments of veins.

On the Right Vein - Prof Mark Whiteley in Cosmetic News April 2013

The article explains why cosmetic and beauty clinics tend to treat thread veins and varicose veins incorrectly - by only treating the veins they can see. By treating these and ignoring the deeper veins that cause the veins on the surface, the risks of the veins coming back again - or causing skin blemishes - is higher.

Prof Mark Whiteley in Cosmetic News April 2013

 Mark explains in the article which are the best ways to treat the veins - but points out a Doppler examination or Duplex examination is essential before any vein treatment is carried out.

Read article here on pages 20 - 22: http://issuu.com/topdrawmedia.com/docs/cosmetic_news_april_2013_web?mode=window&viewMode=doublePage

See Cosmetic News: http://www.cosmeticnewsuk.com/

Post pregnancy varicose veins misdiagnosed - Mark Whiteley in Prima and BabyExpert website

Over the last 12 years, Professor Mark Whiteley and his team have developed a deep understanding of pelvic veins reflux - and how this causes vulval, vaginal and leg varicose veins - as well as pelvic congestion syndrome and haemorrhoids.

Their world leading research into pelvic veins is being presented at academic meetings all over the world.

Mark Whiteley in Prima Baby and Pregnancy Magazine

This month, Prima Baby and Pregnancy magazine features an article on Mark and his team, explaining how most doctors who treat women with varicose veins rarely check the pelvic veins - with the result that many get their veins back again!!





Mark Whiteley on the BabyExpert website -
http://www.babyexpert.com/baby/new-mum/post-pregnancy-varicose-veins-being-misdiagnosed-says-expert/7408.html
 

The babyexpert.com website also has information about how veins can be misdiagnosed in women who have had babies if the doctors do not scan the pelvis for the causes of hidden varicose veins within the pelvis.

Glamour Magazine - Mark Whiteley quoted for Varicose Veins

The lovely Alessandra Steinherr quoted Mark Whiteley in the May edition of Glamour magazine.

Glamour Magazine - www.glamourmagazine.co.uk

In an article called "Prep Now - (don't panic later)" Alessandra writes about varicose veins and thread veins of the legs, in a sections called "Steps to Summer Legs".

She quotes Mark Whiteley as "the excellent veins surgeon" and explains how her treatment was worthwhile.

You can buy the May edition of Glamour Magazine from all good newsagents or online via the website: http://www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/