In Parma at Ippocrate Vein Clinic the first 10 cases in Italy of treatment of varicose veins with HIFU (high intensity ultrasound) - Sonovein - a 100% robotic, outpatient method, without incisions or intravenous aggressions were performed.

To date there are 7 Sonoveins in Europe and the only one in Italy is at Ippocrate Vein Clinic.