SVU 2025 Annual Conference Saturday Venous Session-SVU 2025 Annual Conference Saturday Venous Session

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This session focused on collaboration and communication to improve care in venous disease, featuring two expert speakers addressing vascular tech-physician dynamics and pelvic congestion syndrome. <br /><br />Dr. Anahita Dua emphasized the critical importance of mutual respect, clear communication, and teamwork between vascular surgeons and technologists to optimize patient care. She shared practical strategies to build relationships, like knowing each other's names, understanding actual clinical priorities, and addressing systemic issues such as overbooking bilateral reflux studies that exhaust tech resources. Dr. Dua highlighted how small investments, like ergonomic chairs, and involving techs in policy and research led to improved workflows and satisfaction. During COVID-19, they developed protocols to minimize unnecessary studies, protecting techs and streamlining care. She encouraged technologists to value their expertise, communicate proactively with physicians, and push for improvements rather than accepting the status quo. <br /><br />Dr. Andrew Seawort delved into the complexities of diagnosing and managing pelvic congestion syndrome (PCS), advocating to replace “syndrome” with “pelvic venous disorders” for accuracy. He described intricate pelvic venous anatomy, challenges in defining when anatomy translates into symptoms, and the limited training physicians receive on chronic pelvic pain. Dr. Seawort highlighted various imaging techniques and the importance of understanding physiological factors like posture and hydration on vein size. He discussed surgical options including left ovarian vein transposition and renal autotransplantation with improved outcomes. He cautioned against overuse of stenting in left renal vein compression due to complications and advocated personalized approaches. <br /><br />During Q&A, speakers emphasized targeted communication to improve imaging studies, resource-conscious scheduling favoring unilateral over bilateral scans unless clinically justified, and ergonomic considerations for vascular staff health. The session underscored collaboration and education as keys to advancing venous care.

Keywords

venous disease

collaboration

communication

vascular technologists

vascular surgeons

pelvic congestion syndrome

pelvic venous disorders

imaging techniques

patient care optimization

ergonomics in healthcare