The endovascular approach to abdominal aortic aneurysm repair

Endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) affords patients the opportunity to undergo a less invasive method of repairing abdominal aortic aneurysms. The EVAR procedure results in a shorter hospital stay, less pain, and less chance of morbidity. This procedure can be performed in a variety of settings (eg, OR, interventional radiology suite, cardiac catheterization laboratory), each of which has its own benefits and challenges. Recently, hybrid ORs have been designed to perform both endovascular and open procedures. AORN has many applicable recommended practices to guide perioperative nurses in the safe provision of care during EVAR procedures.