Prof. Mark S Whiteley

Prof Mark Whiteley's Blog moves

2014-08-25T00:39:00.000+01:00

This is the last post on this blog - but not the last post from Prof Mark Whiteley and The Whiteley Clinic.

This Blog has now moved to http://www.thewhiteleyclinic.co.uk/category/whiteleyclinicnews/

Prof Mark Whiteley's Blog moves to The Whiteley Clinic website

We hope to welcome you to our new blog.

http://www.thewhiteleyclinic.co.uk/category/whiteleyclinicnews/

First running of the Absolute Aesthetics March Stakes - Goodwood 23rd Aug 2014

2014-08-19T10:26:00.003+01:00

This bank holiday Saturday sees the first running of the Absolute Aesthetics March Stakes.

Absolute Aesthetics March Stakes - Goodwood 23rd Aug 2014

To be run at Goodwood, one of the most beautiful venues for horse racing in the country, Vicki Smith and the Absolute Aesthetics team will be present, cheering on the runners and riders of this first race bearing their name.

http://www.sportinglife.com/racing/racecards/23-08-2014/goodwood/racecard/636054/absolute-aesthetics-march-stakes-listed

Whiteley Clinic Prestige Stakes at Goodwood - 6th Year Running

2014-08-19T09:58:00.000+01:00

For the 6th year running, The Whiteley Clinic is sponsoring a race at Goodwood - The Whiteley Clinic Prestige Stakes.

The Whiteley Clinic Prestige Stakes 2014

Being run at the Bank Holiday meeting this weekend, The Whiteley Clinic Prestige Stakes is now becoming a regular event on the racing calendar.

The Whiteley Clinic is delighted to be able to support Goodwood, one of the most beautiful race courses in the UK.

http://www1.skysports.com/racing/racecards/goodwood/23-08-2014/636051/whiteley-clinic-prestige-stakes

Transatlantic Debate - Perforator Veins and Recurrent Varicose Veins

2014-08-16T16:47:00.000+01:00

Prof Mark S Whiteley's views on perforator surgery to reduce the risks of recurrent varicose veins after varicose vein surgery are featured as a Trans-Atlantic Debate in The European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery and The Journal of Vascular Surgery in September 2014:

Prof Mark S Whiteley- Trans-atlantic debate:
Venous perforator surgery reduces recurrence after varicose vein surgery
European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, September 2014

Prof Mark S Whiteley- Trans-atlantic debate:
Venous perforator surgery reduces recurrence after varicose vein surgery
Journal of Vascular Surgery, September 2014

CHIVA and Haemodynamic Surgery - Excellent new book from Roberto Delfrate

2014-07-29T17:52:00.000+01:00

Many venous surgeons in the Northern Hemisphere are unaware of CHIVA and the haemodynamic approach to the treatment of varicose veins.

This book is a magnificent introduction to CHIVA and the haemodynamic approach to venous reflux surgery.

Even for those who do not aim to practice CHIVA should be aware of the techniques and the possibility of another approach to the treatment of varicose veins.

Reviews:

"This book on haemodynamic surgery by Roberto Delfrate is a masterpiece.
The author manages to convey complex haemodynamic principles and their correction by CHIVA principles using simple line diagrams and explanations, enabling anyone from novice to experienced haemodynamic surgeon to gain a powerful insight into this fascinating approach to varicose veins
and venous reflux disease."

Prof. Mark Whiteley MS FRCS (Gen)Consultant Surgeon, The Whiteley Clinic
Visiting Professor, University of Surrey
United Kingdom

"Roberto Delfrate's goal is to allow everybody to take advantage of what he has learnt so far through a clearly presented teaching book aimed at doctors interested in phlebology and willing to master the secrets of venous haemodynamics, keypoint of phlebological diagnostics and therapy."

Prof. Claude Franceschi
Consultant in vascular pathology, complex venous insufficiency and vascular malformations
Saint Joseph Hospital, Paris

Medical Consultant
Private Clinic - Figlie di San Camillo, Cremona - Italy
Director of the diplôme d'Ecodoppler vasculaire
Groupe hospitalier Pitié-Salpêtrière
University of Paris VII, Paris

"This manual written by Dr. Roberto Delfrate is recommended to phlebologists, angiologists, vascular surgeons, and especially to vascular surgery residents.
In Vascular Surgery training, knowledge of haemodynamics is a basic requisite for the education of residents.
This knowledge is the basis of a full understanding of the clinical manifestations of both arterial and venous diseases.
In many aspects the venous system is far more complicated than the arterial system due to its anatomical network complexity, the existence of the muscle pumps that allow for the return of blood to the heart against forces of gravity and the presence of competent or incompetent valves in the vessels."

Prof. Livio Gabrielli Università degli Studi di Milano
Director of the Residency Training Program in Vascular Surgery
University of Milan

“This handbook offers a new approach to vascular surgery, which is based on a haemodynamic, conservative and mini-invasive perspective to treat clinic evidence of arterial and venous pathologies.
It describes the evolution from classic phlebology to the systematic and aware use of Echo Color Doppler and haemodynamics.
The development of the Chiva strategy, coupled with ultrasonographic innovation, has enabled the Private Clinic Figlie di San Camillo in Cremona to offer better therapies for venous insufficiency with acknowledged and long-term satisfaction of its patients.
Over these last seven years of Doctor Delfrate’s work at our clinic, more than 2,700 Chiva surgical procedures have been carried out, with a steady yearly increase in demand, as evidenced by the long waiting list.”

Sister Filomena Carbonetti
Administrative Director of the Clinic
Figlie di San Camillo of Cremona - Italy

Find the book at: http://www.amazon.co.uk/new-diagnostic-approach-varicose-veins/dp/8898681003/

Venous Leg Ulcer cured by The Whiteley Protocol - Testimonial

2014-07-29T13:24:00.000+01:00

The following testimonial was send to us by the patient pictured below:

"Last year I attended The Whiteley Clinic in Guildford with an extremely painful leg ulcer which had resisted all treatment for six months. I met Mr Price and his team of lovely nurses whose care from the word go went over and above the call of duty.

Suffice to say the ulcer is now completely cured and I would be happy for anyone to see before and after pictures. Leg ulcers can be cured no matter how serious and Mr Price is the man who can do it."

Venous Leg Ulcer - Before treatment by The Whiteley Protocol (R)

Cured Venous Leg Ulcer - Treatment at The Whiteley Clinic
using local anaesthetic endovenous surgery and The Whiteley Protocol (R)

For more information:

     http://www.thewhiteleyclinic.co.uk/conditions/leg-ulcers/

For our results please see our peer reviewed publication:

     Thomas CA, Holdstock JM, Harrison CC, Price BA, Whiteley MS.
     Healing rates following venous surgery for chronic venous leg ulcers in an independent specialist
    vein unit.
     Phlebology. 2013 Apr;28(3):132-9.
     http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22833505

The Whiteley Protocol (TM) treatment for Varicose Veins, Spider Veins and Leg Ulcers

2014-07-27T14:48:00.000+01:00

The Whiteley Protocol (TM) leaflet explaining the Whiteley Clinic approach for the investigation and treatment of varicose veins, spider veins and leg ulcers is now available from The Whiteley Clinic.

The Whiteley Protocol (TM) leaflet for treating varicose veins, thread veins and leg ulcers -
now available from The Whiteley Clinic

If you would like a copy, or one of our patient information DVD's, please contact us on info@thewhiteleyclinic.co.uk and let us know your name and which address to send it to.

For The Whiteley Clinic locations see: http://www.thewhiteleyclinic.co.uk/contact-us/

Shortlisted for the Nectar Small Business Awards 2014 - The Whiteley Clinic

2014-07-14T09:54:00.000+01:00

We are delighted to find out that The Whiteley Clinic has been shortlisted for the Nectar Small Business Awards 2014 in the category "Small Business of the Year".

The Whiteley Clinic - Shortlisted for the Nectar Small Business Awards 2014

http://www.nectar.com/dynamic/smallbusiness/categories

School visit to The Whiteley Clinic - 11th July 2014

2014-07-12T14:03:00.000+01:00

On Friday 11th July, The Whiteley Clinic hosted a school trip of 10 school students from St. Peter's Catholic School, Guildford.

Mr Barrie Price teaching Students from St Peter's Catholic School Guildford
on a school visit to The Whiteley Clinic

As part of The Whiteley Clinic's commitment to teaching and research, Consultants and Research Fellows from The Whiteley Clinic took the students through several skills and quick talks related to medicine.

Alice Whiteley - Whiteley Clinic Summer Research Fellow 2014
teaching Students from St Peter's Catholic School Guildford
on a school visit to The Whiteley Clinic

Mr Barrie Price, Consultant Surgeon, welcomed the students and showed the students how to stitch skin together using skin models.

Alice Whiteley, Scott dos Santos and Amy Cleese (Whiteley Clinic summer research fellows 2014) showed the students around the clinic and then showed them how to take blood on models developed for our premedical courses (http://www.theclinicalexchange.com/courses/category/premed-taster-course/).

Students from St Peter's Catholic School Guildford practising stitching
on a school visit to The Whiteley Clinic

Finally Professor Mark Whiteley demonstrated Doppler, Ultrasound and Duplex ultrasound and some of the students had an opportunity to do their own scans.

Any other schools or colleges interested in arranging a visit to see around a working clinic should contact us on info@thewhiteleyclinic.co.uk.

Students from http://www.st-petersschool.co.uk/

London Cardiovascular Symposium 2014: 9-10 October at Royal Society of Medicine

2014-07-07T18:17:00.000+01:00

The London Cardiovascular Symposium is being held at the Royal Society of Medicine in London on 9th and 10th October 2014.

London Cardiovascular Symposium 9-10 October 2014
Royal Society of Medicine

The program includes sections on:

Aortic Disease
Diabetic Foot
Post-operative Management
Venous Disease

Prof Mark Whiteley will be taking part in the debate:

"The management of symptomatic veins in most PTS patients is safe and justified."

https://www.rsm.ac.uk/events/events-listing/2014-2015/sections/vascular-medicine-section/vaf01-london-cardiovascular-symposium-2014.aspx

Varicose veins and Haemorrhoids (Hemorrhoids)

2014-07-05T17:49:00.001+01:00

Published research suggests a link between leg varicose veins and haemorrhoids (hemorrhoids or "piles").

Current treatments for haemorrhoids, including cutting them away or using laser or surgery to destroy the haemorrhoidal artery (hemorrhoidal), may be sub-optimal.

Recurrent varicose veins due to missed pelvic varicose veins - Research from the Whiteley Clinic

2014-07-03T22:22:00.002+01:00

Research about to published in the Journal of Vascular Surgery; Venous and Lymphatic Disorders shows that more than 1 in 4 women with recurrent varicose veins in the legs, have a major problem with pelvic varicose veins that has previously been missed.

Recurrent Varicose Veins due to Missed Pelvic Varicose Veins in
more than 1 in 4 Women - Research from The Whiteley Clinic

Despite over a decade of research into this area from The Whiteley Clinic, most varicose vein surgeons and clinics still do not check for pelvic varicose veins.

As such, this research suggests that over 1 in 4 women undergoing varicose vein procedures are having incomplete treatment and are much more likely to get the varicose veins back again after intervention.

For more information:

http://www.thewhiteleyclinic.co.uk/conditions/vaginal-vulval-varicose-veins/

PAVA - A New sort of Varicose Vein described by Whiteley Clinic researchers

2014-07-03T17:34:00.001+01:00

PAVA - Primary Avalvular Varicose Anomalies - are a new sort of varicose vein that have been discovered and described by The Whiteley Clinic research team. Their findings are being published in the Journal of Vascular Surgery Venous and Lymphatic Disorders.

PAVA - Primary Avalvular Varicose Anomalies - a new
sort of Varicose Vein described by The Whiteley Clinic researchers

PAVA are small varicose veins, often wrapped around big varicose veins, that do not get treated by normal varicose vein treatments.

Failure to identify them and treat them may lead to recurrent varicose veins in the future being erroneously thought of as "neovascular tissue" or the re-growth of veins after varicose vein treatments.

See full article at: http://www.jvsvenous.org/article/S2213-333X(14)00091-2/fulltext

Immunohistochemistry of varicose vein wall after Sclerotherapy

2014-06-30T09:01:00.000+01:00

Chris Lee, PhD student at The Whiteley Clinic and University of Surrey, presented his research looking a the changes of the vein wall in varicose veins after sclerotherapy, using immunohistochemistry.

Chris Lee presenting his research at the EVF, Paris 2014

This was one of 2 papers presented a the meeting involving The Whitely Clinic. The second paper was the results of Venseal Glue for the treatment of varicose veins in the European Multicentre study.

Chris Lee - Whiteley Clinic researcher at The European Venous Forum, Paris 2014

2014-06-27T08:28:00.000+01:00

Chris Lee, PhD student at The Whiteley Clinic and the University of Surrey is at the European Venous Forum (EVF) in Paris, preparing to present his research on vein wall changes after sclerotherapy.

Chris Lee - PhD student at The Whiteley Clinic and University of Surrey
getting ready to present his research at the EVF in Paris, 2014

Chris's paper:

" Vein Wall Penetration of Detergent Sclerosants - An In-Vitro Study Using Immunohistochemistry"
CTD Lee, MS Whiteley, J-M Li

has been shortlisted for the EVF prize.

Venous foot ulcer cured by The Whiteley Protocol (TM)

2014-06-25T16:46:00.002+01:00

This 84 year old lady has been admitted to Accident and Emergency on 2 separate occasions, bleeding from her left foot ulcer. One of these hospital departments as in a teaching hospital!

On each occasion, the bleeding was stopped and the patient discharged home with compression stockings. She was not offered any treatment to cure her or to stop it happening again.

Venous foot ulcer - bled badly enough to need emergency
admission to hospital on 2 occasions

The ulcer became so painful that she couldn't wear shoes and found it hard to walk. Her GP took a biopsy which made the ulcer worse.

Fortunately the lady heard about The Whiteley Clinic and The Whiteley Protocol (TM) from a friend and came for an extended duplex ultrasound scan 6 weeks ago.

The scan showed "hidden varicose veins" which were treated 4 weeks ago by local anaesthetic EVLT (endovenous laser therapy) and TRLOP (Transluminal Occlusion of Perforators) which was invented by Prof Mark Whiteley.

4 weeks after treatment by The Whiteley Protocol (TM) the
ulcer is almost healed and the patient is wearing shoes and playing golf again!

Four weeks later, the ulcer is almost healed, she can wear shoes again and walk well - and has even managed to return to playing golf again.

The Whiteley Protocol (TM) is a trademark of The Whiteley Clinic and is only available through The Whiteley Clinic.

The "Leg Perfector" - Professor Mark Whiteley for leg varicose veins and thread veins

2014-06-23T09:46:00.000+01:00

The Mail Online ran an article yesterday entitled "Summer beauty special: The Gold Standard".

The "Leg Perfector" - Professor Mark Whiteley
for varicose veins and thread veins
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/you/article-2662485/Summer-beauty-special-The-gold-standard.html

In the article, Prof Mark Whiteley was called "The Leg Perfector" - for his work on thread veins and varicose veins.

In addition, the aesthetic branch of The Whiteley Clinic which is Absolute Aesthetics also uses Velashape for Cellulite reduction.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/you/article-2662485/Summer-beauty-special-The-gold-standard.html

Patients with Leg Ulcers and their Carers needed for Leg Ulcer research project - The Leg Ulcer Charity

2014-06-16T19:13:00.001+01:00

The Leg Ulcer charity is performing a research study, asking patients with leg ulcers or those who care for them, to answer an online questionnaire. For this study, we are not including paid health care professionals - just friends, family or volunteers who provide care to patients with leg ulcers without being paid to do so.

Patients with Leg Ulcers and their carers needed to help with Leg Ulcer Research http://www.legulcercharity.org/research.html

If you are someone who:

- has a leg ulcer
- cares for someone with a leg ulcer without being paid for it

then please follow this link and answer the online questionnaire.

If you know someone who:

- has a leg ulcer
- cares for someone with a leg ulcer without being paid for it

then please send them this link and ask them to answer the online questionnaire.

The Leg Ulcer Charity is a UK based charity which aims to help patients find a permanent cure for their leg ulcers. Over 60% of people with leg ulcers could be cured, if only patients were given the chance to have a duplex ultrasound scan and local anaesthetic laser vein surgery. Support stockings or bandages do not cure leg ulcers - they only provide temporary healing before the ulcers return again in the future.

For more information about Leg Ulcers and how to find a cure, please see: www.legulcercharity.org

We need donations to be able to achieve our aim - to stop needless suffering in those patients with leg ulcers who might be curable with simple tests and local anaesthetic treatments. Please forward our website to everyone you know - why not make The Leg Ulcer Charity your charity of choice next time you are involved in any fund-raising?

For more information: info@legulcercharity.org

Prof Mark Whiteley wins business award

2014-06-15T23:20:00.000+01:00

On 11th June 2014, Professor Mark Whiteley was announced as winner of the IOD London and South East Director of the Year Awards for performance in 2013.

Prof Mark Whiteley - Winner of the IOD London and South East
Director of the Year Awards 2013

The Award ceremony was held at the Institute of Directors at Pall Mall, London.

Prof Mark Whiteley - Winner of the IOD London and South East
Director of the Year Awards 2013 - Small Business section

Eve Pollard, the famous journalist and business woman was the guest of honour, giving a very amusing speech before the awards ceremony.

Eve Pollard - Guest speaker at the IOD London and South East
Director of the Year Awards 2013

Prof Mark Whiteley was delighted to win this award and have his work recognised in bringing the latest research and development in venous surgery to his patients.

Prof Mark Whiteley (Managing Director), Vicki Smith (Aesthetics Director) and
Graham Smith (Marketing Director) leaving for the IOD Awards

Varicose veins of vagina and vulva - Prof Mark Whiteley featured in Daily Mail

2014-06-03T08:40:00.000+01:00

Women suffering from varicose veins of the vagina and vulva is a common problem after childbirth that can now be cured. Unfortunately most gynaecologists and midwives don't seem to know this and so women are left to suffer without curative treatment.

Prof Mark Whiteley featured in Daily Mail
explaining about Vaginal and Vulval Varicose Veins

Since 2000, Prof Mark Whiteley and his team have been researching pelvic varicose veins - the cause of pelvic congestion syndrome and varicose veins of the vagina and vulva. They have perfected the Transvaginal Duplex Ultrasound scan which their research shows is far superior to CT, MRI and venograms to find out the source of pelvic varicose veins.

Once found, these can be treated under X-ray control using a technique called "Coil Embolisation". Through a single needle hole, a special catheter can be passed through the venous system into the pelvic veins that are causing the problem. A metal coil can then be passed into the vein, causing it to contract and permanently close.

After 6 weeks, many of the visible varicose veins have gone and most of the discomfort and pain caused by the varicose veins has also been cured. Any remaining veins can be injected with foam sclerotherapy using the Carbon Dioxide/Oxygen foam technique published by The Whiteley Clinic that is much safer than the original Air foam technique.

For more information:

http://www.vulval-varicose-veins.co.uk

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2646516/The-agonising-VERY-embarrassing-varicose-veins-ruin-sex-life.html

Varicose veins in Good Housekeeping - Featuring Prof Mark Whiteley

2014-05-30T18:02:00.000+01:00

In May's Good Housekeeping magazine, Professor Mark Whiteley is quoted discussing varicose veins and thread veins - and the need for a good quality duplex ultrasound scan to find out what is actually going on under the visible veins.

Prof Mark Whiteley featured in Good Housekeeping May 2014

In an article entitled "Yes, you can get your legs out", Professor Whiteley explains the do's and don't of getting good medical care for your leg veins.

Prof Mark Whiteley - finalist in IOD London and South East Director of the Year Awards 2013

2014-05-28T14:55:00.000+01:00

We are delighted to announce that Professor Mark Whiteley of The Whiteley Clinic has been announced as one of 3 finalists in his category for the Institute of Directors - London and South East Director of the Year Awards for his performance in 2013.

Prof Mark Whiteley - One of 3 finalists in:
IOD London and South East Director of the Year Award

The awards will be made at a Gala dinner in Pall Mall, London on the evening of 11th June 2014.

http://www.iod.com/connecting/local-networks/south/london-and-south-east-director-of-the-year-awards

First Prize at The Venous Forum 2014 for Whiteley Clinic Research

2014-05-26T13:06:00.000+01:00

The Venous Forum of The Royal Society of Medicine, is the UK's national meeting for vein surgery and venous conditions. The Annual Meeting is held in London in April each year.

Salil Patel, Whiteley Clinic Summer Research Fellow 2013
Presenting his prize winning paper at the Venous Forum 2014

This year, The Whiteley Clinic research team had a particularly successful meeting, building on the Poster Prize that they won last year at the same meeting. Salil Patel, a medical student who came to work at The Whiteley Clinic for his summer holiday in summer 2013, won the first Prize for his research into Foam Sclerotherapy, supervised by Professor Mark Whiteley.

Salil Patel wins first prize for his research performed at The Whiteley Clinic
as Whiteley Clinic Summer Research Fellow

Salil's research showed the effects of temperature, altitude, volume, gas and different syringe types on the formation of foam for Foam Sclerotherapy. This research has already been implemented into The Whiteley Protocol (TM) , making sure that all Whiteley Clinic patients get the very latest and best vein treatments possible.

Chris Lee, PhD student at The Whiteley Clinic and University of Surrey<
presents his research into sclerotherapy treatment of varicose veins

At the same meeting, Chris Lee, PhD student at The Whiteley Clinic and University of Surrey, presented his research looking at how sclerotherapy works in varicose veins, using a technique called immunocytochemistry. By using this antibody technique, Chris has been able to track how the sclerotherapy works in the laboratory - this has given us huge insights into how to improve vein treatments further.

Jade Davidson, reflexologist at The Whiteley Clinic and Rosey Feet Reflexology
with her research presented as a poster at The Venous forum 2014

Jade Davidson, reflexologist at Rosey Feet, came along to present the results of her randomised controlled trial. This study showed that using hand reflexology on patients whilst they underwent local anaesthetic varicose veins treatments, significantly reduced anxiety in patients having the treatment.

Prof Mark Whiteley speaking at The Venous Forum 2014
The Royal Society of Medicine

Finally Professor Mark Whiteley gave one lecture on the future of varicose vein surgery in the UK
in the private sector, as the NHS and private medical insurers seem to be withdrawing from funding venous disease and then took part in a debate on local anaesthetic varicose vein surgery.

EVLT in Bristol - Whiteley Clinic starts local anaesthetic laser for Varicose Veins in Bristol

2014-05-22T08:46:00.000+01:00

This morning (22nd May 2014) Prof Mark Whiteley is performing the first Bristol Whiteley Clinic case of EVLT.

Using Angiodynamics "Gold Tip" Never Touch Direct fibres, Professor Whiteley and his team are treating 2 patients with varicose veins under local anaesthetic.

This laser surgery is called "ambulatory surgery" as patients walk in, have their veins treated under local anaesthetic with keyhole surgery, and then walk out again.

The Whiteley Clinic in Bristol - First EVLT today :-)

After EVLT surgery under local anaesthetic, patients are usually back to driving and back to work the day after the surgery. Traditional surgery usually takes 2 weeks to recover from!

You can book your treatment at The Whiteley Clinic in Bristol, Guildford or London via www.thewhiteleyclinic.co.uk

Thread vein treatments in Daily Mail - Mark Whiteley featured by Sarah Vine

2014-05-15T10:17:00.000+01:00

In today's Daily Mail (15th of May 2014), top beauty journalist Sarah Vine has written an article entitled "How to get rid of those pesky little thread veins". http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2628556/Sarah-Vine-Beauty-Sleuth-How-rid-pesky-little-thread-veins.html

In the article, Sarah quotes Prof Mark Whiteley as "the best person, in my personal experience".

Leg thread veins are much harder to treat them was originally thought and proper treatment entails duplex ultrasound scan of the underlying veins to find out if there is a cause that needs to be addressed before the thread veins are treated.

Almost 9/10 people with thread veins have an underlying cause - usually "hidden varicose veins". Failure to identify these with duplex ultrasound scan and treating them with one of the new local anaesthetic pinhole vein techniques often leads to failure of the thread vein treatment - wasting time and money and sometimes causing permanent damage to the skin.

For more information about the treatment of thread veins, please see:
http://www.thewhiteleyclinic.co.uk/varicose-veins-treatment/spider_thread_veins.htm.