About Aneurysmectomy
Key Highlights
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Definitively removes the risk of aneurysm rupture, a life-threatening emergency.Provides a durable, long-term solution for vascular health.Performed by specialized vascular surgeons with extensive training.Direct visualization allows for precise repair and graft placement.Can be performed electively on stable aneurysms, leading to better outcomes than emergency surgery.
Who is this surgery for?
- Aortic or other arterial aneurysm exceeding 5.5 cm in diameter (or 5.0 cm for women).
- Rapid growth of an aneurysm (more than 0.5 cm per year).
- Symptomatic aneurysm causing pain, tenderness, or pressure.
- Aneurysm with a high risk of rupture based on shape or location.
- Patient with a connective tissue disorder (e.g., Marfan syndrome) and a smaller aneurysm.
- Failed or unsuitable for endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR).
How to prepare
- Comprehensive pre-operative assessment including cardiac and pulmonary evaluation.
- Imaging studies like CT angiography or MRI to map the aneurysm's exact size and location.
- Blood tests and management of existing conditions like hypertension or diabetes.
- Discussion of medications; stopping blood thinners like aspirin or warfarin as advised.
- Fasting for 8-12 hours before the surgery.
- Informed consent process detailing the procedure, risks, and alternatives.
Risks & possible complications
- Bleeding, infection, or blood clots (deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism).
- Damage to nearby organs, nerves, or blood vessels.
- Heart attack, stroke, or kidney failure.
- Graft infection, leakage, or blockage.
- Paralysis (a rare but serious risk in thoracic aortic surgery).
- Erectile dysfunction (risk in abdominal aortic surgery near pelvic nerves).
- General anesthesia risks.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Initial recovery in the ICU for 1-2 days for close monitoring.
- Hospital stay typically lasts 5-10 days for pain management and mobility assistance.
- Incision care is crucial to prevent infection; avoid heavy lifting for 6-8 weeks.
- Gradual increase in walking is encouraged to promote circulation and healing.
- Follow a heart-healthy diet and strictly manage blood pressure.
- Attend all follow-up appointments for imaging scans to monitor the graft.
- Complete recovery to normal activities may take 2-3 months.
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Typical hospital stay: 5-10 days
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Expected recovery time: 6-12 weeks
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering aneurysmectomy in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
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The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for aneurysmectomy compare across other countries where we have data.
Reyansh Johnson, a 68-year-old retired mechanic...
Reyansh Johnson, a 68-year-old retired mechanic and avid fisherman, noticed a persistent, throbbing pain in his abdomen and back for months, which he initially attributed to old work injuries. During a routine check-up, his primary care doctor felt a pulsatile mass in his abdomen. An ultrasound and subsequent CT angiography confirmed a 5.5cm abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). Reyansh was shocked, he felt fine apart from the ache. His vascular surgeon, Dr. Chen, explained that the AAA was at a size where repair was strongly recommended to prevent a catastrophic rupture. Given Reyansh's overall good health, they opted for an open aneurysmectomy with a graft. The prospect of major surgery scared the normally stoic man; he worried about not being able to rebuild his boat engine or take his grandkids fishing. The open surgery was a significant physical ordeal, requiring a five-day hospital stay and intense pain management. Recovery at home was slow, with weeks of limited lifting and walking slowly to rebuild strength. A year later, Reyansh is back on his boat, the abdominal pain gone. Emotionally, he moved from denial and fear to immense gratitude. He sees his scar as a badge of survival and uses his experience to gently nag his old friends about getting their own check-ups, his gruff exterior softened by the vulnerability he faced.
Vascular surgeons for Aneurysmectomy
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