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What are the advantages of an endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR)?

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  1. Intermountain Healthcare
     
    Intermountain Healthcare answered:
    An endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR, also called "stent grafting") procedure:
    • relieves the pressure on an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA), to greatly reduce the risk of its bursting
    • involves smaller incisions (cuts) than traditional (open) AAA repair surgery, with a faster recovery
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  2. Dr. Mark Russo
     
    Dr. Mark Russo answered:
    Endovascular repair is a far less invasive option than opening up the chest cavity. It involves small incisions in the groin. In addition to the cosmetic effects of a less invasive procedure, this procedure can potentially offer reduced risk, less time in the hospital and a faster recovery.
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    Endovascular repair is a far less invasive option than opening up the chest cavity. It involves small incisions in the groin. In addition to the cosmetic effects of a less invasive procedure, this procedure can potentially offer reduced risk, less... More

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