[Minimally invasive operations in vascular surgery].

Area of Science:

• Vascular Surgery
• Minimally Invasive Procedures

Context:

• Conventional surgical approaches present limitations and patient dissatisfaction.
• Growing patient demand for favorable cosmetic results drives surgical innovation.
• Vascular surgery is adopting minimally invasive techniques inspired by general surgery.

Purpose:

• To review the advancements and benefits of minimally invasive surgery in vascular procedures.
• To highlight the shift from conventional open surgery to less invasive alternatives.
• To discuss the application of endovascular and robot-assisted techniques in vascular interventions.

Summary:

• Minimally invasive surgery, including laparoscopic, endovascular, and robot-assisted approaches, is becoming prevalent in vascular interventions.
• These techniques are applied to conditions such as thoracic and abdominal aortic aneurysms, as well as pelvic artery diseases.
• Advantages include reduced operative trauma, decreased postoperative pain, shorter intensive care and hospitalization durations, and faster return to normal activities.

Impact:

• Minimally invasive vascular surgery enhances patient recovery and satisfaction.
• These approaches lead to significant reductions in healthcare resource utilization.
• The adoption of minimally invasive techniques contributes to overall lower treatment costs.