Feb 26, 2025 // 4 pm CET // 70 minutes
Saphenous sparing treatment with non-surgical approaches
Discover the latest advancements in non-surgical treatments for refluxive great saphenous veins (GSV), featuring expert insights and live patient demonstrations in the clinic of Dr. Erika Mendoza.
Renowned experts Dr. Erika Mendoza and Dr. Felipe Faccini come together to explore cutting-edge, non-surgical strategies for managing refluxive great saphenous veins (GSV) and advancing saphenous vein preservation techniques.
Dr. Erika Mendoza will demonstrate:
- How to assess reflux using ultrasound (terminal valve testing & reflux elimination maneuvers)
- Treatment approach based on Franceschi’s CHIVA method
- The ASVAL technique for selective varicose vein removal
Dr. Felipe Faccini will present the latest advancements in treating spider veins, focusing on:
- Selective treatment of larger tributaries
- Video demonstration of cutting-edge techniques
Moderated by Dr Mohamed Omar Elfarok, don't miss this opportunity to gain expert insights into the future of vein treatment!
Speakers
Dr. Erika Mendoza, Germany
MD, PhD
Specialised on venous investigation (Duplex Ultrasound) and treatment with preservation of saphenous trunk (CHIVA) with vein office in Wunstorf, Germany since 1997. Authored books on Duplex Ultrasound and CHIVA with Springer in German and English. Provides lectures and Hands on workshops in Germany and international meetings.
General Secretary of German Society of Phlebology since 2015.
President of German Phlebology and Lymphology Society Meeting 2022 (Hannover), President EVF Meeting 2023, Berlin, President German Society of CHIVA since 2000, Member of Educational Committee UIP since 2023.
Dr. Felipe Faccini, Brazil
MD MSc; Vascular surgeon passionate about venous hemodynamics and venous procedures.
Moderators
Dr. Mohamed Omar Elfarok, EGY
M.Sc, FRCSEng, FRCSEd, IME
Mr. Mohamed Omar Elfarok is a consultant vascular and endovascular surgeon who specializes in advanced endovascular and open surgery for critical limb ischemia and diabetic atherosclerotic disease. He also has extensive experience in complex endovascular surgery for aortic aneurysms and lower extremity occlusive disease, as well as hybrid surgical techniques for PVD, varicose veins, and dialysis access.
Mr. Mohamed Omar Elfarok earned his undergraduate degree at Ain Shams University 1983. He completed his postgraduate vascular surgery training at west midland vascular rotation in UK . and he obtained fellowship of the Royal college of Surgeons of England 1994 and Royal college of Edinburgh same year After completing his training, he joined the General Organization of Teaching hospitals and Institutes in Cairo Egypt GOTHI.
Mr. Mohamed Omar Elfarok research interests include surgical education, simulation, course design, and milestone skill training. He has written numerous research publications and given many presentations on his work. He is also an Examiner of the Royal College of Surgeons of England.