Surgical repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms and thoracic aneurysms is usually recommended when symptoms are present or the aneurysm is large enough to present a major risk of rupture or aortic dissection. Smaller aneurysms are usually treated with blood pressure management and regular imaging to detect any changes in size or risk to the patient. Aortic dissection can be a life-threatening emergency, and immediate surgery is usually recommended.
Our board-certified surgeons have extensive training and experience in the following surgical procedures to treat aortic disease:
Presbyterian Hospital has the region’s first hybrid operating room equipped to perform complex endovascular and open vascular procedures, putting us on the leading edge of vascular care. Our patients benefit by experiencing shorter hospital stays, smoother recoveries and a higher quality of life following surgery.
