Vascular surgery

Surgical treatments for all types of blood vessel conditions, from common vascular conditions such as thread veins to more complex vascular conditions such as bypass surgery.

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What is vascular surgery?

Vascular surgery treats conditions that affect the arteries and veins. It's a highly specialised yet far-reaching area that covers cosmetic issues such as birthmarks and thread veins through to serious circulatory conditions that can lead to strokes and aneurysms.

We have specialist vascular surgery units at three of our HCA UK hospitals so you can benefit from access to the highest quality expertise.

The Vascular Centre at The Harley Street Clinic, Vascular Services at London Bridge Hospital and The Wellington Hospital's Vascular Unit offers an extensive range of surgical treatments, including tumour removal and surgery to unblock narrow arteries (endarterectomy).

Our acclaimed vascular consultants use the most advanced technology, backed up by the latest imaging equipment. This means they're able to carry out sophisticated interventional radiology and minimally invasive (endovascular) procedures.

Over vascular expertise

We work with leading consultants and use the most up-to-date surgical techniques to treat vascular conditions.

Need to know

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