Endovascular Aortic Aneurysm Treatment in India
About Endovascular Aortic Aneurysm
Key Highlights
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Minimally invasive technique with small incisions, reducing surgical trauma.Significantly lower risk of blood loss and need for transfusions compared to open surgery.Shorter procedure time and reduced time under general anesthesia.Faster recovery and return to normal daily activities.Lower rates of post-operative pain and complications like infections.Suitable for older patients or those with co-existing medical conditions who are high-risk for open surgery./ul
Who is this surgery for?
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) with a diameter greater than 5.5 cm in men or 5.0 cm in women.
- Rapidly expanding aneurysm (growth >0.5 cm in six months).
- Symptomatic aneurysm causing back, abdominal, or flank pain.
- Patients at high risk for complications from traditional open surgical repair due to age or comorbidities.
- Aneurysm morphology suitable for endovascular graft placement (adequate landing zones).
How to prepare
- Comprehensive pre-operative evaluation including CT angiography to map the aneurysm's size and shape.
- Review and management of current medications; may need to stop blood thinners.
- Fasting for 6-8 hours before the procedure.
- Pre-operative blood tests, ECG, and chest X-ray to assess overall health.
- Informed consent process discussing the procedure, benefits, and potential risks.
- Showering with an antibacterial soap the night before or morning of the procedure.
Risks & possible complications
- Endoleak (continued blood flow into the aneurysm sac), which may require additional procedures.
- Graft migration, kinking, or blockage.
- Damage to blood vessels at the access site, leading to bleeding or pseudoaneurysm.
- Kidney injury from contrast dye used during imaging.
- Infection, though risk is lower than with open surgery.
- Rare but serious risks include stroke, heart attack, paralysis, or rupture.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Initial 1-2 days in hospital for monitoring of vital signs, incision sites, and kidney function.
- Encouraged to walk within 24 hours to prevent blood clots.
- Manage mild pain or discomfort with prescribed medications.
- Avoid heavy lifting (more than 10 lbs) and strenuous activity for 4-6 weeks.
- Follow-up imaging (CT scans) at regular intervals (e.g., 1 month, 6 months, yearly) to monitor the stent-graft.
- Attend all scheduled follow-up appointments with the cardiac surgeon and primary care physician.
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Typical hospital stay:
1-3 days
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Expected recovery time:
2-4 weeks
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering endovascular aortic aneurysm in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for endovascular aortic aneurysm in India include Medanta The Medicity, Kamineni Hospital, Tadigadapa, Miot Hospital Chennai, Nanavati Max Hospital, Kamineni Hospital, King Koti, known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform endovascular aortic aneurysm. MediFyr helps you compare cardiac surgeons and book consultations online.
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 endovascular aortic aneurysm compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Endovascular Aortic Aneurysm in India
These partner hospitals in India have dedicated cardiac surgery teams and experience managing patients undergoing endovascular aortic aneurysm.
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Cardiac surgeons for Endovascular Aortic Aneurysm
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