Vnus Closure
Minimally Invasive Treatment for Varicose Veins
The VNUS® Closure® procedure is yet another example of a Deaconess First. Again, we’re introducing our community to the future of healthcare – a future with less invasive procedures, less pain, faster recoveries and more cost-effective treatments. This time, we’re helping patients who suffer from superficial venous reflux, a condition that can cause unsightly varicose veins and the associated swelling, pain and fatigue.
The Closure procedure is a welcome alternative to the traditional surgical process called vein stripping. Compare the two treatments below.
| Closure Procedure |
Vein Stripping |
| Minimally Invasive |
Invasive surgical procedure |
| Requires only local or regional anesthesia |
Requires general anesthesia |
| Outpatient/day surgery |
Inpatient surgery with hospital stay |
| Return to normal activities in 1-2 days |
Recovery to normal activities may take several weeks |
| Small incision or skin puncture |
Larger surgical incision |
| Minimal or no scarring |
More scarring |
| Virtually no bruising or pain |
Bruising or pain may be significant |
| No stitches required |
Stitches required |
| Cost-effective |
More expensive due to necessity of general anesthesia, invasive surgery, and hospital stay |