Current modifications to totally laparoscopic "apron technique"

J Vasc Surg. 2003 Aug;38(2):403-6. doi: 10.1016/s0741-5214(03)00230-1.

Abstract

Since our original description in 1997 of a totally laparoscopic technique for treatment of aortoiliac disease, this type of minimally invasive procedure has been used both in the United States and abroad. We describe improvements that should make this technique more easily reproducible. This modified procedure was offered to six patients, one of whom received a tube graft for treatment of aneurysm disease.

MeSH terms

  • Aorta / surgery*
  • Arterial Occlusive Diseases / surgery*
  • Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation / methods*
  • Humans
  • Iliac Artery / surgery*
  • Laparoscopy / methods*