About the Course
Varicose Vein Fellowship Training Program
Assoc Professor of Cardiovascular Surgery, Ali Baran Budak, MD
Training Duration: 1 month, 3 months, 6 months options
Location: Liv Hospital Ulus
Target Audience: Vascular Surgeons, Phlebologists, Interventional Radiologists, General Surgeons, and Medical Professionals Specializing in Vein Treatment
Training Overview
The Varicose Vein Training Course provides a comprehensive approach to the diagnosis, treatment, and management of varicose veins and chronic venous disorders. The program includes theoretical lectures, partialy hands-on trainings(under supervision), live case observations, and ultrasound-guided interventions, offering participants to learn practical skills in modern minimally invasive vein treatments.
Learning Objectives
Understanding venous anatomy & pathophysiology
Mastering Doppler ultrasound for vein mapping
Performing endovenous procedures such as EVLA, RFA, MOCA, and Foam Sclerotherapy
Learning about compression therapy & post-treatment care
Managing complications and treatment failures
Course Modules
Theoretical Session
Anatomy & Pathophysiology of Varicose Veins
Patient Selection & Preoperative Planning
Overview of Minimally Invasive Vein Treatments
Postoperative Care & Complications Management
Hands-On Training & Live Case Observations
Ultrasound-Guided Vein Mapping & Diagnosis
Endovenous Laser Ablation (EVLA) Training
Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) Techniques
Foam Sclerotherapy & Chemical Ablation(15th of May- 15th of September not available)
Certification & Assessment
Participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance upon demonstrating proficiency in vein treatment techniques.
Your Instructor
Assoc Professor Ali Baran Budak
Medical Interests
• Diagnosis and Treatment of Peripheral Vascular Disease -
Endovascular / Hybrid / Surgical Interventions (Percutaneous arterial and
venous interventions (atherectomy, pharmacomechanical thrombectomy,
selective thrombolytic procedures, stent, balloon), EVAR-TEVAR, Stem Cell
1.Diabetic Foot
2.Critical Leg Ischemia / Gangrene (Acute or Chronic)
3.Deep Vein Thrombosis
4.Carotid Artery Stenosis
5.Aneurysm
• Varicose Veins Treatment (Radiofrequency, surgery, hybrid, sclerotherapy)
• Chronic Renal Failure Vascular Access Problems (Arteriovenous Fistula) (Endovascular – Surgical
Interventions)
• Hybrid Vascular Surgery (Interventions in which Open and Angiographic Techniques are used
simultaneously)
• Vascular Surgery
• Academic Development
• Adult Heart Surgery (coronary bypass, Valve Surgery)