What are risks (if any) for surgery on repairing a vein the the groin that has stopped working? in left leg that has varicose veins.

Unfortunately: A dilated superficial vein is just the tip of an iceberg, meaning the deep veins are not good either. Dont proceed without adequate vascular studies.

Varicose veins: Many causes include heredity, obesity, multiple pregnancies, job req prolonged standing, trauma, previous clots, etc. Treatment is either compressive stockings or minimally invasive procedures and includes phlebectomy, sclerotherapy, evla, rfa. Meet with a surgeon experienced in treatment of this problem to discuss options after having an ultrasound.

Minimum risks.: Varicose veins are a result of malfunctioning valves usually in the saphenous system.The vein is not repaired by is actually dissolved.The first step in treatment would be to obtain a venous reflux ultrasound to make the diagnosis and help plan treatment which could be laser or radiofreqency closure of the valves usually with microphlebectomies . This is a vey low risk procedure done by a vein MD