Varicose vein stripping is a surgical procedure aimed at removing varicose veins, which are swollen, twisted, and enlarged veins that can be seen under the skin. The procedure is performed to treat varicose veins and the underlying chronic venous insufficiency (CVI). It involves the removal of the damaged vein and the tying off of the remaining healthy vein to prevent blood from entering the damaged vein. The surgery is typically done on large varicose veins and can also be used to prevent venous skin ulcers from returning after treatment