Endovenous microwave ablation versus high ligation and stripping for the treatment of small saphenous vein incompetence. A single center retrospective study

> 0.05).ConclusionThe study findings confirm that endovenous microwave ablation (EMA) significantly improves quality of life in patients with small saphenous vein (SSV) insufficiency. Compared to high ligation and stripping (HLS), EMA demonstrates superior minimally invasive characteristics, facilitates faster recovery, and provides better symptom relief within the first year post-procedure. Furthermore, its long-term safety profile is non-inferior to HLS, collectively resulting in higher patient satisfaction.