[A new surgical instrument for the removal of varicose branches of the saphenous vein].

A new instrument, specially devised and constructed for varicose saphenous vein branches excision through small skin incisions non requiring suture, is described. The instrument's utilization in the surgical treatment of varices of the lower limbs is explained. The significant shortening of the whole surgical procedure and the optimal cosmetic appearance of the operated limbs, are the most outstanding advantages of the presented technique compared with the commonly employed ones.