Developments in vascular surgery at Epworth Hospital

Area of Science:

• Vascular Surgery
• Medical Technology Innovation

Background:

• Epworth Hospital has over 30 years of experience in vascular surgery.
• The hospital focuses on open surgical reconstruction methods.
• Epworth pioneered the hybrid suite, integrating advanced imaging with operating theatre capabilities.

Purpose of the Study:

• To highlight Epworth Hospital's leadership in vascular surgery.
• To showcase advancements in endografting procedures.
• To emphasize the hospital's role in training and innovation.

Main Methods:

• The abstract describes the hospital's pioneering of hybrid suites.
• It details the volume of endograft procedures performed for abdominal and thoracic aortic aneurysms.
• The abstract outlines the hospital's commitment to open surgical methods and endovascular skills.

Main Results:

• Epworth Hospital is a leading vascular surgery center in Melbourne and the Southern Hemisphere.
• The hospital has performed a significant number of endograft procedures: 76 in 2000, 125 in 2001, and 106 in 2002.
• The hybrid suite developed at Epworth has become a benchmark for other vascular centers.

Conclusions:

• Epworth Hospital continues to set world-best standards in peripheral arterial reconstruction.
• The unit is dedicated to mentoring surgical trainees and surgeons in endovascular skills.
• Epworth actively promotes innovation in vascular surgery.