Endovascular surgery: threat or opportunity?

Area of Science:

• Vascular Surgery
• Endovascular Interventions

Background:

• Endovascular surgery fundamentals established over 30 years ago.
• Recent dramatic advancements in endovascular therapies and instrumentation over the past 5 years.
• Endovascular techniques complement traditional vascular surgical interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

• Highlight the recent dramatic progress in endovascular therapies.
• Emphasize the complementary role of endovascular techniques with standard surgical interventions.
• Underscore the necessity for vascular surgeons to acquire new skills.

Main Methods:

• Review of advancements in endovascular instrumentation.
• Analysis of guidewire and catheter techniques for vessel instrumentation.
• Assessment of the impact on treating arterial aneurysms, occlusions, trauma, and venous thrombotic disorders.

Main Results:

• Endovascular therapies have shown significant progress in treating various vascular conditions.
• Guidewire and catheter techniques enhance standard vascular surgical procedures.
• The potential impact of endovascular therapy is becoming increasingly apparent.

Conclusions:

• Vascular surgeons need to acquire knowledge and skills in endovascular techniques.
• Adoption of these techniques is crucial for professional growth and opportunity in vascular surgery.
• The evolving landscape of vascular surgery necessitates embracing endovascular approaches.