[Semi-closed endarterectomy from the aortic-iliac-femoral segment]

Presented herein is a review of the literature dedicated to extended semi-closed endarterectomy from the aortoiliac segment. Considered in the article are historical data concerning the development of semi-closed loop endarterectomy, also showing present-day approaches to revascularization of the arteries of the aortofemoral zone. Also given are indications/or and contraindications to surgical management and the data on immediate and remote outcomes of semi-closed endarterectomy, which are not inferior to the classical aortofemoral reconstructions. The advantages of this method are as follows: a minimally traumatic nature, a possibility to be performed in patients presenting with severe concomitant pathology, and no use of synthetic materials.