The EVAR procedure, which can be performed under local anaesthetic, is the most common option. The technique involves inserting a tiny flexible plastic tube, called an EVAR device, inside the bulge to ...

Endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) is a minimally invasive surgery that may be used for aortic aneurysms. It involves placing a stent into the aorta to prevent a life threatening aneurysm rupture.

A minimally-invasive procedure to fix a life-threatening condition may be associated with an increase in long-term complications, compared to an alternative procedure. The research, from scientists at ...

Twenty years ago, percutaneous endovascular aneurysm repair was performed for the first time. Now, as its benefits are becoming more apparent, it is close to achieving status as the standard of care ...

How do the long-term results of endovascular repair of aortic aneurysms compare with open surgical procedures? The study authors conducted a randomized trial in 37 UK hospitals. A total of 1252 ...

A minimally-invasive procedure to fix a life-threatening condition may be associated with an increase in long-term complications, compared to an alternative procedure, research indicates. A ...