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Original Article | Surgery | Volume 15 Issue 3, March 2026 | Pages: 1486 - 1492 | India
Assessment for the Incidence of Saphenous Nerve Injury After Endovenous Laser Ablation of the Great Saphenous Vein - A Retrospective Study
Abstract: Background: Endovenous laser ablation is widely used for treatment of great saphenous vein incompetence, but peripheral nerve injury remains a potential complication. Purpose: This retrospective observational study assessed the incidence and recovery pattern of saphenous nerve injury after EVLA. Methods: Eighty patients undergoing EVLA were followed for three months; demographic, clinical, and procedural variables were analysed. Results: Saphenous nerve injury occurred in 6.25 percent of patients, with complete symptom resolution within three months. Larger vein diameter was significantly associated with injury incidence, while total energy delivered showed no significant relationship. Conclusion: EVLA demonstrates a low incidence of transient nerve injury, supporting its safety profile when appropriate technique and energy modulation are used.
Keywords: Endovenous laser ablation, Saphenous nerve injury, Great saphenous vein, Varicose veins, minimally invasive vascular surgery, Postoperative neuropathy
How to Cite?: Dr. Ashish Jatale, Dr. Rajesh Patil, Dr. Sneha Yadav, Dr. Mehernosh Gardin, Dr. Jay Gawande, "Assessment for the Incidence of Saphenous Nerve Injury After Endovenous Laser Ablation of the Great Saphenous Vein - A Retrospective Study", Volume 15 Issue 3, March 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1486-1492, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26324084507, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26324084507