Types of EVAR surgery
Our team is one of the most experienced in the nation for all types of minimally invasive aortic aneurysm repair and customized stent grafts.
FEVAR is a specialized type of EVAR. It treats abdominal aortic aneurysms located in the part of the aorta that carries blood to the kidneys. Fenestrations are small openings, like windows, in the EVAR graft. These windows let our surgeons repair the aneurysm while still allowing blood to flow to your kidneys.
TEVAR is a minimally invasive procedure that treats aneurysms in your chest (thorax) and requires only a tiny incision. It’s suitable for people who can’t tolerate traditional aorta surgery due to a thoracic aortic aneurysm or aortic ulcer, which puts them at risk for aortic dissection.
In some cases, an aneurysm affects areas of the aorta where there is not yet a stent graft approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). To treat these cases, our team has access to newer devices that are only available through clinical trials.
In some cases, we can use custom-manufactured fenestrated stent grafts designed to fit your specific anatomy. Only about 10 institutions in the nation have access to this technology. We share information about the results through a research consortium. This option enables us to treat complex aneurysms that may not otherwise have a solution, while advancing aneurysm care for everyone.