Guildford RFC U18 win Surrey Division 1 - Sponsored by The Whiteley Clinic

Guildford Rugby is going through a fantastic season this year - 2 weeks ago the First XV won the RFU Intermediate Cup London and South East.

Guildford RFC U18 win Surrey Division 1 Championship
Sponsored by The Whiteley Clinic

This week the Under 18's became the Surrey Division 1 Champions! (pictured above) with a victory over Effingham.

 

Guildford RFC winners of the RFU
Intermediate Cup London and South East


The Whiteley Clinic has been proud sponsors of Guildford RFC for the last 5 years - and will continue to sponsor and support the club as it goes from strength to strength.

 

 

 



Prof Mark S Whiteley speaking about MOCA (Clarivein) in New York

Prof Mark S Whiteley speaking about Clarivein at Venous Symposium 5, New York 

Prof Mark S Whiteley speaking about Clarivein at Venous Symposium 5, New York

Leg Ulcer Charity in the Huffington Post

Leg ulcers are a miserable condition affecting not only patients who suffer from them but everyone around them - family friends and carers.

The Leg Ulcer Charity - helping people find
a cure for their Leg Ulcer

The Leg Ulcer charity aims to help people find a cure for their leg ulcers and helped sponsor research into leg ulcers and leg ulcer care.

Read Prof Mark Whiteley's article about the leg ulcer charity in the Huffington Post.

http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/mark-s-whiteley/leg-ulcers_b_5040321.html

Whiteley Clinic and Absolute Aesthetics opening in heart of London

The new Whiteley Clinic and Absolute Aesthetics has now been built in the heart of West London. Just off of Oxford Street, The Whiteley Clinic and Absolute Aesthetics is half way between Oxford Circus and Bond Street Station.


The Whiteley Clinic and Absolute Aesthetics in the heart of West London

The Whiteley Clinic brings specialised duplex ultrasonography, endovenous laser ablation EVLA, Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA), Glue ablation, Clarivein, Foam Sclerotherapy, Coil embolization of pelvic veins and Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS) for the very latest investigation and treatment of venous disorders. 

Marble Reception at The Whiteley Clinic and Absolute Aesthetics, Bond Street, London

Absolute Aesthetics has a huge range of aesthetic procedures including fillers and muscle relaxing injections, laser treatments, e-dermastamp and genuine dermaroller, peels, advanced electrolysis and also regular consultations and treatments with a dermatologist and consultant plastic surgeon - who performs liposuction, blepharoplasty and hair transplants - including the new eye-lash transplant.



The Whiteley Clinic, Bond Street, London

 

The grand opening is due to take place in the next few weeks.



Absolute Aesthetics reception at The Whiteley Clinic, Bond Street, London



15 Year Anniversary for Endovenous Surgery for Varicose Veins in UK

Today is the 15th Anniversary of the UK's FIRST endovenous operation for varicose veins.

Now even NICE recommends the approach they pioneered.

It was performed by Mark Whiteley and Judy Holdstock of The Whiteley Clinic - where they continue to research and develop vein treatments

Indovasc 2014 - Bangalore - Prof Mark Whiteley lecturing on endovenous varicose vein surgery

The 3rd International Indovasc Symposium is being held in the fabulous Hotel ITC Gardenia in Bangalore.

Organised each year by the inspiring Prof Ramesh K Tripathi, the Indovasc is growing into one of the most interesting vascular conferences in the world.  



The Famous Dr Seshadri Raju lecturing at Indovasc 2014 

The venous day was held on Thursday 6th March and featured talks from national and international experts in the world of venous surgery and phlebology.



Prof Mark S Whiteley lecturing at Indovasc 2014

There were some very active debates from the floor and between panellists - always a good sign of a vibrant meeting.

The Trade Exhibition at Indovasc 2014 - the quiet time when lectures were on!

Larger than last year, the Indovasc symposium is a growing meeting with an increasingly strong international attendance.



View from the podium after speaking at Indovasc 2014

http://indovascsymposium.org/



Whiteley Clinic research at The American Venous Forum 2014

Prof Mark Whiteley presenting a new mechanism of action of the MOCA
(Clarivein) device and showing why it is more effective than Foam Sclerotherapy in varicose veins

Salil Patel - Whiteley Clinic Summer Research Fellow 2013 - presenting his research
into foam sclerotherapy and how foam can be made more stable and safer 

Alex Ostler - Whiteley Clinic Summer Research Fellow 2013 - with her
research poster on PAVA - a new sort of varicose vein first described at The Whiteley Clinic

Briony Hudson - Whiteley Clinic PhD student with The University of Surrey - with her 

research poster on how to reduce anxiety and pain in patients having varicose vein surgery

Scott dos Santos - Whiteley Clinic research co-ordinator 2013-4 - with his
research poster on why duplex ultrasound is essential in diagnosing pelvic varicose veins 

Whiteley Clinic varicose veins research at American Venous Forum

Next week at the American venous forum in New Orleans, researchers from The Whiteley Clinic will be presenting their latest research into varicose veins, the causes of varicose veins and the best treatments of varicose veins.

Website for meeting - http://www.veinforum.org/

On the morning of Wednesday, 19 February, Prof Mark Whiteley will be presenting at a Vascular Insights breakfast meeting:

• "Investigating the Mechanism of Action of MOCA (Clarivein) using Histology and Immunofluorescence" - Prof Mark Whiteley

Later on in the same morning, Salil Patel (Whiteley clinic summer research fellow 2013) will present his paper at the main scientific meeting:

• "The Effects of Altitude, Temperature, Gas to Sclerosants Ratio, Air vs 50:50 mixture of CO2 and O2, Foam Volume, Presence of Silicon and Consecutive uses of Syringes on the Longevity of Tessari made Foam for Sclerotherapy." SB Patel, AE Ostler, TM Pirie, MS Whiteley

In addition on the Wednesday, a multicentre study which included the Whiteley Clinic as a centre for using the new Venaseal "Superglue" for varicose veins will be presented:

• "12 months follow-up of the European multicentre study on cyanoacrylate embolisation of incompetent great saphenous veins." - TM Proebstle, J Alm, S Dimitri, L Rasmussen, M Whiteley, J Lawson, A Davies; University of Mainz, Mainz, Germany, Dermatoligikum, Hamburg, Germany, The Countess of Chester Hospital, United Kingdom, United Kingdom, Danish Vein Centers, Naestved, Denmark, The Whiteley Clinic, Guildford, United Kingdom, Skin and Vein Clinic Oosterwal, Alkmaar, Netherlands, Imperial College, London, United Kingdom.

Scott Dos Santos (Whiteley Clinic research coordinator) has a poster accepted for the meeting:

• "Ovarian Vein Diameter Cannot be Used as an Indicator of Ovarian Venous Reflux" - SJ Dos Santos, JM Holdstock, CC Harrison, AJ Lopez, MS Whiteley 

Alexandra Ostler (Whiteley Clinic summer research fellow 2013) also has a poster accepted for the meeting:

• "Primary Avalvular Varicose Anomalies (PAVA) - A naturally occurring phenomenon that might be misdiagnosed as neovascular tissue in recurrent varicose veins." AE Ostler, JM Holdstock, CC Harrison, TJ Fernandez-Hart, MS Whiteley

and Briony Hudson, Ph.D. student at the University of Surrey and The Whiteley Clinic has had a randomised controlled study accepted as a poster for the meeting:

• "Randomised Controlled Trial Exploring The Effects Of Intra-operative Distraction During Ambulatory Venous Surgery on Immediate and Three Month Outcomes." B Hudson, J Ogden, MS Whiteley 

For more information about the American Venous Forum please see: http://www.veinforum.org/

Tatler "Best for Legs" Cosmetic Surgery Guide - Prof Mark Whiteley for veins

Each year Tatler runs it's Beauty & Cometic Surgery Guide - and once again Prof Mark Whiteley has been included in the "Best for Legs" section.

"Best for Legs" in Tatler's Beauty and Cosmetic Surgery Guide 2014
Prof Mark Whiteley for Varicose Veins and Vein research

The article in Tatler explains the research that Prof Whiteley has put into into his understanding and treating varicose veins and other vein problems - ever sine being the first person to perform successful endovenous surgery in the UK in March 1999.

Using his research and audit figures, Prof Mark Whiteley makes sure that his everyone in his clinic uses the very best approach and techniques that are available (The Whiteley Protocol (TM)), ensuring that Whiteley Clinic patients get the very best treatment currently available.

To see Tatler's Beauty & Cosmetic Surgery Guide 2014 please buy Tatler March 2014.
http://www.tatler.com/magazine

Tatler's "Pick Me" for Varicose Vein Removal - Prof Mark Whiteley

We are delighted to see that Tatler has both featured Prof Mark Whiteley for Vein Removal but also awarded him the "Pick Me" feature in their article on different treatments for legs (Tatler, March 2014. "Treatments LegWork" page 207).

Tatler "Treatments LEGWORK" featuring Prof Mark Whiteley
(pictured blurred for copyright reasons - please see Tatler March 2104)

Quoting Prof Whiteley as "unsurpassed in his knowledge of veins" the article explains the approach that Prof Whiteley and all of his colleagues use in The Whiteley Clinic, in order to get the very best results that they can, using the very latest treatments and research.

To read the full article please buy Tatler March 2014.
http://www.tatler.com/magazine

Why do varicose veins itch?

Professor Mark Whiteley answers a patient's question - why do varicose veins itch?



Please ask any questions about veins and vein related problems through The Whiteley Clinic website:

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

Treating Varicose Veins on Harper's Bazaar website

Treating Leg Veins - an article on the Harper's Bazaar website by the lovely Sophie Bloomfield.



Prof Mark Whiteley featured by the lovely
Sophie Bloomfield in Harper's Bazaar

http://www.harpersbazaar.co.uk/beauty-health/secrets/how-to-treat-leg-veins#slide-1

Prof Mark Whiteley running London Marathon 2014 for Charity

Prof Mark Whiteley is running the London Marathon tis year for the Well Child Charity.



Mark's Just Giving web-page for The London Marathon



Please support him!!

https://www.justgiving.com/Karen-Priestley-and-Mark-Whiteley

Leeches for use in in Varicose Vein surgery?

There has been some recent interest in using Leeches for the treatment of varicose veins and venous conditions.



Prof Mark Whiteley answers a question from eastern Europe about the use of leeches in treating varicose veins.

Although a study published from India suggests that leeches can be used to improve venous leg ulcers and some internet sites suggest using them for thread veins, there is no logical or proven use of leeches in the treatment of varicose veins at the current time.  

EVLT laser training course for varicose veins

Last week, Professor Mark Whiteley and his team ran another successful Angiodynamics EVLT training course for the endovenous treatment of varicose veins and leg ulcers at The Whiteley Clinic in Guildford.

EVLT Angiodynamics training course at The Whiteley Clinic
for The College of Phlebology



Doctors from the Netherlands, United Arab Emerates, Lithuania and Switzerland attended the course where the theory of venous haemodynamics and endovenous treatment were discussed and live demonstrations took place.

The course is run under the Auspices of The College of Phlebology.
 

Top independent vein clinic being built in London W1 - The Whiteley Clinic, London

Specialist vein clinics are needed for the excellent care of varicose veins, thread veins, leg ulcers, phlebitis and other venous conditions.

Reception area in new Whiteley Clinic in London - Build at Jan 2014

The Whiteley Clinic London is being built as a specialist vein clinic, concentrating on excellence of diagnosis by duplex ultrasound and endovenous treatments including a radiological (x-ray) suite for pelvic vein embolization. 

Scanning room in the new Whiteley Clinic - Build at Jan 2014

 Unlike many "vein clinics" in the UK that are merely rooms "borrowed" for a few sessions per week, The Whiteley Clinic London is a dedicated vein unit that will be treating patients with venous diseases every day of the week, using the research driven Whiteley Protocol (TM).

One Chapel Place, London W1 - site of The Whiteley Clinic, London 



The Whiteley Clinic, London - open in April 2014.

2 more varicose veins "superglue" procedures today

Today, Professor Mark Whiteley performed 2 more Venaseal "Superglue" procedures on one patient for bilateral Varicose Veins at The Whiteley Clinic. 



One the worse leg, only 2 injections of local anaesthetic were needed to put the glue catheter inot the 2 veins to be treated - and 5 other tiny injections for bulging veins to be removed (mini-phlebectomy).

No stitches were used as all wound are so tiny, they heal with simple plasters alone.

The patient was up and walking straight after the treatment - a far cry from the old days of a General Anaesthetic and a hospital bed!!!

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Varicose veins specialist clinic comes to Bristol

The Bristol Magazine featured Prof Mark Whiteley and Mr Mike Rocker this month.



The Whiteley Clinic brings their Varicose Veins expertise to Bristol
Prof Mark Whiteley featured in The Bristol Magazine 



The Whiteley Clinic is bringing it's specialist knowledge and treatments called "The Whiteley Protocol(TM)" to Bristol.

The Bristol Whiteley Clinic is opening in Clifton, within the well respected Litfield House Medical Centre. The service will be headed by consultant surgeon Mr Mike Rocker who first worked with Professor Mark Whiteley in 1999.
 

The Mirror - Prof Mark Whiteley featured as varicose veins expert

The Mirror newspaper has run an article looking at New Year's resolutions put forwards by 20 UK experts:


Prof Mark Whiteley featured as the Varicose Veins expert
 



Prof Mark Whiteley is the varicose veins expert and discusses treatments by EVLA (endovenous laser ablation) and Venaseal "Superglue" treatment for varicose veins.

http://www.mirror.co.uk/lifestyle/health/20-new-years-resolutions-experts-2979403

1 year results of "superglue" treatment for Varicose Veins published

The results of the Venaseal "superglue" treatment for varicose veins are being published this month in the Journal of Vascular Surgery (see reference below) and Prof Mark Whiteley and The Whiteley Clinic were part of this international multi-centre study.

This revolutionary walk-in, walk-out surgical technique that reduces the number of injections needed for local anaesthetic and also reduces the need for compression stockings afterwards, has now been shown to have excellent results 1 year after treatment.

Venaseal "superglue" is as effective as EVLA (endovenous laser ablation) and RFA (radiofrequency ablation) after 12 months - but does not need local anaesthetic to be infected along the course of the vein being treated - a process called "tumescence". This means far fewer injections - which is great news for anyone who doesn't like needles!



However, being approximately £1,000 more than an EVLT (endovenous laser treatment) or RFA (radiofrequency ablation) treatment, not everyone will think that the reduced number of injections of local anaesthetic nor the possible reduction of days wearing compression stockings will be worth the extra cost.

This study has shown that the technique is a real alternative to thermoablation of the veins using laser or radiofrequency, and particularly for those people with few visible bulging varicose veins and a dislike of needles and injections, Venaseal "superglue" provides a real alternative way to get varicose veins treated effectively and with minimal discomfort.

Reference:

Twelve-Month Follow-up of the European Multicenter Study on Cyanoacrylate Embolization of Incompetent Great Saphenous Veins
Proebstle TM, Alm J, Dimitri S, Rasmussen L, Whiteley M, Lawson J, Davies A
Journal of Vascular Surgery: Venous and Lymphatic Disorders 2014; 2(1):1 p05–106

Harper's Bazaar features Prof Mark Whiteley in "A-List Legs" varicose veins treatment

"Professor Mark Whiteley, the most renowned vascular specialist in the country" - Harper's Bazaar, February 2014.

In a lovely article written by Sophie Bloomfield in February's Harper's Bazaar, Sophie explains about her recent varicose veins treatments at The Whiteley Clinic.

Prof Mark Whiteley featured in Harper's Bazaar - February 2014
"A - List Legs"



She completes her article with "... it will take more than a cold winter to keep me in tights."

See Harper's Bazaar - February 2014 edition.

Beyonce's leg are tops for men - Pixie Lotts for Women - and varicose veins are turn off for 53%

The results of a survey into UK preferences on legs and turnoffs related to legs have been published on Healthista.



Whiteley Clinic Survey featured in Healthista



The survey, commissioned by The Whiteley Clinic showed that whilst most men favoured Beyoncé's legs, most women wanted to have Pixie Lott's pins.

Of things that can be changed, 53% said that varicose veins were a turn off to them - but most didn't even know they could be treated successfully.

http://www.healthista.com/beauty/legs-men-most-desire-beyonce-women-pixie-lott/
 

Superglue for Varicose Veins on TalkHealth

Venaseal - the "Superglue for Varicose Veins" - is featured on TalkHealth.



Prof Mark Whiteley now blogging on TalkHealth
http://www.talkhealthpartnership.com/blog/2013/12/a-sticky-end-for-varicose-veins/



Prof Mark Whiteley now blogs about varicose veins, leg ulcers and other vein diseases on the TalkHealth website.

http://www.talkhealthpartnership.com/blog/author/mark-whiteley/

TRLOP closure of perfoator veins in varicose vein treatment

Professor Mark Whiteley in a College of Phlebology video teaching how to close incompetent perforating veins using TRLOP and the Angiodynamics NTD (Venacure) EVLT laser.



See: www.collegeofphlebology.com

TV Filiming a new treatment technique for treating varicose veins at The Whiteley Clinic

This afternoon, The Whiteley Clinic was involved in filming for a new TV show, treating complex varicose veins.

Filming with Maverick TV at The Whiteley Clinic
Foam Sclerotherapy for Varicose Veins using our new technique



In the filming today, Prof Mark Whiteley, Charmaine Harrison (Vascular Technologist) and Carrie Wheeler (Sister) performed a new technique for Foam Sclerotherapy of the leg and pelvic veins, developed by The Whiteley Clinic summer research fellows in summer 2013.

This technique will be presented at The American Venous Forum in New Orleans in February 2014 for the rest of the world to see it - but it is already available to all Whiteley Clinic patients.


 

A new look at varicose veins surgery - CHIVA, an alternative treatment

Professor Mark Whiteley has just returned from a 4 day course about CHIVA surgery for varicose veins in Cremona, Italy with Prof Claude Franceschi, Dr Roberto Delfrate and Dr Massimo Bricchi.

Dr Massimo Bricchi, Prof Mark Whiteley, Prof Claude Franceschi

 

CHIVA is a technique of treating varicose veins developed by Prof Claude Franceschi which essentially diverts blood rather than destroying veins.


Dr Roberto Delfrate marking a patient with Duplex before CHIVA

There are several potential advantages of this system - but the main advantage is the saving of the main saphenous vein in the leg, which is then available for bypass surgery later in life if needed.


Dr Roberto Delfrate and Dr Massimo Bricchi performing
CHIVA with a video enhancement

CHIVA is one of the many new developments in venous surgery that are going to be offered to Whiteley Clinic patients in 2014. 

State of the Art Vein Clinic being built in Central London





On Tuesday 10th December 2013, building work commences on The Whiteley Clinic, London. Situated just off Oxford Street and opposite The Royal Society of Medicine, The Whiteley Clinic London sits within the W1 medical area of London, at the origin of Wimpole Street and just around the corner from the central end of Harley Street.

State of the Art Vein Clinic being built in London - Open April 2014
The Whiteley Clinic London, W1 



In addition to high resolution duplex ultrasound machines for the accurate diagnosis of varicose veins and other venous conditions, The Whiteley Clinic London will have 2 fully equipped endovenous operating theatres, one having additional Philips x-ray equipment for pelvic vein embolisation and other X-ray guided vein techniques.

Situated between Oxford Street Tube Station and Bond Street Tube station (with the new Cross Rail terminal) and being about 200m from Cavendish Square with it’s large underground car park, The Whiteley Clinic London is easily accessible by both public transport and private car.

The clinic will offer the very latest endovenous diagnoses and treatments for varicose veins, thread veins, leg ulcers and related venous problems, all guided by The Whiteley Protocol™. The Whiteley Clinic Guildford, situated in the University of Surrey Research Park will continue to be the central hub for teaching, research and developing, making sure that all doctors, vascular technologists and nurses working in any of The Whiteley Clinics will provide the same excellent care no matter in which location.

The Whiteley Clinic London is due to be open by 1st April 2014, following on from The Whiteley Clinic Bristol, which is due to open in mid January 2014.

For further information, please see www.thewhiteleyclinic.co.uk or contact us on:
e-mail: info@thewhiteleyclinic.co.uk
Telephone: 01483 477180
 

The Leg Ulcer Charity

The Leg Ulcer Charity has posted it's first You Tube video.



The Leg Ulcer Charity exists to:

• EMPOWER patients, family and carers to ask for a CURE
• RESEARCH into leg ulcers - improving cure rates for leg ulcers and finding out the effects they have on sufferers
• EDUCATING doctors and nurses that most leg ulcers can be CURED PERMANENTLY
• Making GRANTS to patients with leg ulcers to get treatment

www.LegUlcerCharity.org
 

BodyFit Magazine - Ask the Experts - Prof Mark Whiteley on varicose veins

Prof Mark Whiteley was featured in the "Ask the Experts" section of BodyFit magazine, 26th November 2013.



In the article, Mark gave his "top tips" about varicose veins and keeping your legs and veins as healthy as possible.

Bodyfit Magazine: http://www.bodyfitmagazine.co.uk/

Bristol - Varicose Veins Open Day - 16th Dec 2013

Come and meet Prof Mark Whiteley, Mr Mike Rocker and members of The Whiteley Clinic Bristol varicose veins team on 16th December 2013.

 

Opening in the new operating facility in Litfield House, Clifton, Bristol, The Whiteley Clinic Bristol will be offering the latest investigations and treatments for varicose veins - All research and included in The Whiteley Protocol (TM).

 

All patients will have:

• High resolution duplex ultrasound scanning by a Whiteley Clinic trained vascular technologist

Conditions treated include:

• Thread veins
• Varicose veins
• Recurrent varicose veins
• Vulval and vaginal varicose veins
• "Hidden varicose veins"
• Aching legs
• Venous eczema
• Swollen ankles
• Lipodermatosclerosis
• Phlebitis
• Deep vein thrombosis
• Leg ulcers

We will also be offering:

• Foam Sclerotherapy - made with O2:CO2 and NOT air (for safety)
• EVLT (Endovenous laser treatment)
• RFA (Radiofrequency ablation)
• Phlebectomy
• Clarivein
• Venaseal "superglue" for varicose veins
• Microsclerotherapy

To book your place at the Open Day on 16th Dec, or for any questions, please e-mail us on events@thewhiteleyclinic.co.uk

 

Leg Ulcer Charity website launched

The Leg Ulcer Charity is a new UK charity whose mission is to reduce the number of patients in the UK with leg ulcers.


Leg Ulcer Charity website launched - www.LegUlcerCharity.org

Research over the last decade has shown that most leg ulcers can be cured by proper investigations and local anaesthetic endovenous surgery.

Unfortunately, most patients only get offered bandages and dressings which might temporarily improve or heal the leg ulcer .... but as they do not affect the underlying causes, do not cure the problem in the long term. Hence the ulcer returns.

Using proper modern medical investigations, specialists can find the underlying cause of the leg ulcer in the majority of patients and permanently fix it - curing the leg ulcer for good.

The Leg Ulcer Charity has been set up to:

1. EMPOWER patients, family and carers to ask for the right investigations and treatments to get a cure of a leg ulcer
2. RESEARCH new leg ulcer investigations, treatments and effects that having a leg ulcer has on patients, family and society
3. EDUCATE doctors and nurses to now about new methods to cure leg ulcers permanently
4. Provide GRANTS to patients needing help to get their leg ulcer investigated and treated 



Any donations or sponsorship can be made through the website.

The Leg Ulcer Charity Website: http://www.legulcercharity.org/
 

Ultrasound best to assess pelvic varicose veins - Whiteley Clinic research presented at the VSS

Scott dos Santos, the Whiteley Clinic research co-ordinator, presented an original research study last evening at the national meeting of the Vascular Surgical Society of Great Britain and Ireland.

Scott dos Santos, Whiteley Clinic research co-ordinator presenting
a paper at the Vascular Surgical Society, Nov 2013 



Scott's research study showed that when assessing pelvic varicose veins in women, the trans-vaginal ultrasound scan is the Gold Standard test.

Many doctors still use MRI, CT or venograms - however this research suggests that these other tests will leave some patients with incorrect diagnosis and that might lead to the wrong or incomplete treatment.

This research has been submitted for publication so that other doctors and clinics can use the findings of The Whiteley Clinic's research efforts.

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

Does the Pill cause varicose veins? Your vein questions answered

Does the oral contraceptive pill cause varicose veins?

One of the multiple questions asked through the "You Questions" page of The Whiteley Clinic website.



Questions about varicose veins, thread (spider) veins, leg ulcers etc are answered by Professor Mark Whiteley.

To ask a question: http://www.thewhiteleyclinic.co.uk/your-questions/

 

Jade Davidson performs hand reflexology during complex varicose vein surgery on TV

During the filming for TV of a patient having her complex varicose veins treated today at The Whiteley Clinic, Jade Davidson performed hand reflexology to reduce the patient's anxiety and discomfort.



Jade Davidson, expert reflexologist, performs hand reflexology to
help patient during complex varicose vein surgery at The Whiteley Clinic

Jade has been working with Professor Mark Whiteley over the last 2 years and is current just finishing a Randomised Controlled Trial (RCT) to investigate whether hand reflexology reduces pain and anxiety during local anaesthetic endovenous surgery.

The results from this study will be available in 2014.

During the filming of our case today for TV, Jade performed her hand reflexology on the patient, helping her through the procedure.

http://www.roseyfeet.co.uk

 

Filming varicose veins for TV show

This morning we are being filmed for a TV show to be shown next year. Professor Mark Whiteley is about to operate on a lady with complex varicose veins using endovenous laser ablation (EVLA) and phlebectomies.

Filming complex varicose vein surgery at The Whiteley Clinic for a TV show 

This patient had severe varicose veins arising from pelvic vein reflux, and had her pelvic vein embolization last week (www.vulval-varicose-veins.co.uk).

Today she will have the leg varicose veins treated under local anaesthetic.

 

False aneurysm in groin after EVLA treatment for varicose veins - a rare complication

Any complication after EVLA laser treatment for varicose veins is rare when done in a specialist vein clinic.

However we have just published a fascinating case of an extremely rare complication.


Arterial false aneurysm in the groin following endovenous laser ablation
Ostler AE, Holdstock JM, Harrison CC, Whiteley MS.

Following EVLA treatment, our patient developed a tense "pseudoanerysm" in the groin - bleeding from a local artery.

At The Whiteley Clinic we have an emergency telephone system and so the patient was able to come straight back again. Our specialist vascular technologists were able to identify the precise cause of the problem and the patient was cured by injection of a drug to help clotting and precise pressure on the bleeding vessel by the duplex ultrasound probe.

To see abstract and reference see: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24255091
To see Phlebology journal information: http://phl.sagepub.com/

 

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Perforators and pelvic veins causing varicose veins - Mark Whiteley speaking at Veith, New York

Varicose veins affect are seen in about 20 - 25% of the adult population and so it is essential that when they are treated, the very best techniques are used, in order that the risks of them recurring after surgery is minimised.

Prof Mark Whiteley speaking at the Veith Symposium, in New York, Nov 2013
Photo - Courtesy: Vascular News



Research from The Whiteley Clinic has made it clear that just treating the varicose veins in the legs is not enough for optimal treatment in many patients.

Our research has shown that leg varicose veins are not only associated with the usual long veins that run up the leg, but also come from Incompetent Perforating Veins and Pelvic Veins in many patients. This suggests that patients who only have the leg veins investigated and treated are much more likely to get their varicose veins back again after treatment - varicose vein recurrence.

Most doctors in the world still only provide simple investigation and treatment of the main leg veins, and do not look for, or treat, incompetent perforating veins nor pelvic veins. At The Whitely Clinic we use The Whiteley Protocol - making sure that everyone gets a full investigation and all of their vein problems are treated. This is why our patient satisfaction is so high and our audited results show such a low rate of recurrence after our treatments.

Prof Mark Whiteley was asked to present his research and views at the Veith Symposium in New York in the form of 2 debates and one lecture:

• DEBATE: Pre-emptive Strike on Perforators Reduces Recurrences
  Mark S Whiteley
• Detecting Iliac, IVC, Ovarian Vessels by Duplex
  Mark S Whiteley
• DEBATE: Pre-emptive Strike on Incompetent Ovarian Veins Reduces Recurrences
  Mark S Whiteley 

 

Varicose Veins in Children - Huffington Post Article

Varicose veins are often thought to be an adult only problem. In this article in the Huffington Post, Professor Mark Whiteley explains about varicose veins that occur in children - and how they should be treated.



Prof Mark Whiteley in The Huffington Post
"Varicose Veins in Children"



See full article:
http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/mark-s-whiteley/varicose-veins-in-childre_b_4296599.html

 

Pelvic veins and perforators at Veith in New York

Professor Mark Whiteley is heading to the world famous Veith Symposium New York to speak on Pelvic Veins (ovarian veins) and perforator veins in relation to reducing the recurrence from Varicose Vein surgery.



Veith Symposium 2013 - Prof Mark Whiteley speaking in
Session 1 and Session 2



Mark Whiteley be speaking on Tuesday 19th November - see program here: http://veithsymposium.org/index.php?pg=program-2013

Do Saunas Help Varicose Veins?

Some supporters of saunas claim that having a sauna can help if you have varicose veins.

We received a question through our website, asking if this is true:



Prof Mark Whiteley explains the effect saunas have on normal leg veins and varicose veins - with a special note of caution for those who have recently had sclerotherapy for varicose veins.

If you have a question about veins:

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

Whiteley Clinic Bristol - GP talk on Thursday 7th November 2013

‘New horizons in venous disease, linking varicose veins to leg ulcers, pelvic congestion and haemorrhoids and a new approach to treatment’

Prof Mark Whiteley and Mr Mike Rocker will be speaking to invited General Practitioners at Litfield House in Bristol on the evening of Thursday 7th November 2013.

Litfield House - Clifton, Bristol

Site of The Whiteley Clinic Bristol, opening January 2014