A Laparoscopic Approach to the Abdominal Aorta for Thoracic Stent-Graft Deployment:Evaluation in a Porcine Model

Abstract

Thoracic aortic stent-grafting using a laparoscopic approach to the infrarenal aorta is feasible. More studies will be required to define the place of combined endovascular and laparoscopic procedures as an alternative to the femoral surgical approach for stent-graft placement.