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Thursday 12 July 2012

Vascular Society of GB & Ireland

I gave evidence on minimally invasive treatments of varicose veins and in particularly the 'Clarivein' technique to the government body NICE on behalf of the Vascular Society of GB & Ireland. As a UK surgeon who has performed several hundred of these techniques the committee where keen to hear of my experience and assessment of Clarivein (mechanochemical ablation) compared to other techniques such as radiofrequency and endovenous laser.

Wednesday 11 July 2012

Research Advisory Committee meeting at Addenbrookes

I attended the Research Advisory Committee meeting at Addenbrookes (Cambridge University Hospitals NHSFT). This body is responsible for funding and monitoring research carried out at the hospital.