Comparison of long-term result of endovenous laser ablation vs high ligation and stripping for varicosity of great saphenous vein: a meta analysis

Objective Varicosis of great saphenous vein has a gradually increased morbidity rate in the troop. We conducted a meta-analysis of the result of two main treatment modalities, namely EVLA (endovenous laser ablation) and HL/ S (high ligation with stripping), in order to provide a better reference for the surgical option. Methods Literature published before November 2014 was selected and screened on the basis of inclusion and exclusion criteria for PRISMA statement (preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses), and Epidata (3.1 version) were used for data extraction and RevMan (5.2 version) used for meta-analysis. Results A total of seven randomized controlled trials in patients with 1402 cases involving 1455 legs were included in this study. Meta-analysis indicated that: technical success rate was 98.5% and 98.4% for HL/S and EVLA, respectively and ORwas 1.06 (95% CI 0.45-2.52), P=0.89; long-term recurrence rate was 15.8% in HL/S and 15.5% in EVLA, OR 1.11 (95% CI 0.18-1.52), P=0.53; lon