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General Session

Scientific Session: Superficial II

Monday, March 2, 2026
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM MST

    Moderator(s)

  • US

    Ulka Sachdev-Ost, MD

    Vice Chair of Surgical Education
    University of South Florida
    Tampa, Florida, United States

  • Christine Shokrzadeh, MD

    Associate Program Director
    University of Texas Medical Branch
    Galveston, Texas, United States

  • Kathleen Gibson, MD

    Vascular Surgeon
    Lake Washington Vascular Associates
    Bellevue, Washington, United States

Presentations:

  • 4:30 PM - 4:36 PM MST
    QS Postoperative Outcomes of a Patient-Driven Strategy for Compression Stocking Use After Endovenous Thermal Ablation: A Prospective Observational Study

    Abstract Podium Presenter: Kilsoo Yie, MD PhD – Jeju Soo Cardiovascular and Varicose Vein Clinic

  • 4:36 PM - 4:42 PM MST
    QS Effect of concomitant Phlebectomy Extent on Outcomes in C2 Disease: A Propensity Score Matching Study

    Abstract Podium Presenter: arom Shin, MD – Jeju Soo Cardiovascular and Varicose vein clinic

  • 4:42 PM - 4:48 PM MST
    QS Percutaneous Laser Ablation of Tributary Varicose Veins Using a Radial 2-Ring Slim Fiber: A Minimally Invasive Alternative to Stab Avulsion from a Japanese Single-Center Experience

    Abstract Podium Presenter: Junichi Utoh, MD, PhD – Kumamoto Vascular Clinic

  • 4:48 PM - 4:54 PM MST
    QS Living Network Meta‑Analysis of Non‑compounded Polidocanol 1% Endovenous Microfoam (Varithena™) Versus Endovenous Thermal Ablation

    Abstract Podium Presenter: Lowell S. Kabnick, MD – Vein and Lymphatic University

  • 4:54 PM - 5:00 PM MST
    QS Total Endovenous Laser Ablation With 1940-nm Laser Versus 1470-nm Laser: Superior Closure of Truncal Veins and Varicose Tributaries

    Abstract Podium Presenter: Jan Szczepański, MD – Melius Clinic & Department of General Surgery and Vascular Surgery, Hospital ESKULAP

  • 5:00 PM - 5:06 PM MST
    QS Obesity is associated with higher great saphenous vein pressure among patients with reflux.

    Abstract Podium Presenter: Robert R. Attaran, M.D – Yale School of Medicine, Yale University

  • 5:06 PM - 5:12 PM MST
    QS Complications in Thermal Ablation Therapies with diseased iliac veins

    Abstract Podium Presenter: Olga Bakayev, MD – Lenox Hill Hospital

  • 5:12 PM - 5:15 PM MST
    Discussion