Surgery for Varicose Veins

If you have large varicose veins, surgery may be the best option. However, it will not prevent new varicose veins from forming. Surgery is most often performed in a hospital or surgery center on an outpatient basis.

During ligation, a suture may be placed where the greater saphenous meets the femoral vein. A damaged portion of vein is sometimes removed.

Varicose Vein Surgery

Your surgery will be tailored to your needs. Varicose veins may be tied off (ligation) or removed. Blood will then flow through the healthy veins. One or more of the following techniques may be used:

Ligation

In some cases, the surgeon may tie off the greater saphenous vein. Smaller branching veins may also be tied off or removed.

Microphlebectomy

A special hook is used to gently take out a varicose vein through tiny incisions. Microphlebectomy may be done in your doctor’s office.

Stripping

All or part of the vein may be removed with a stripping instrument.

During microphlebectomy, a special hook is used to remove a varicose vein.