Experimental Model for Sutureless Proximal Anastomosis by the ViaBahn Open Revascularization Technique (VORTEC)

Experimental Model for Sutureless Proximal Anastomosis by the Viabahn Open Revascularization TEChnique (VORTEC)

Introduction In the treatment of complex aneurysms, debranching is an extra-anatomical revascularization of visceral arteries followed by endograft coverage of the thoracoabdominal aorta. It eliminates the need for a thoracotomy and aortic clamping, but requires the performance of several technically demanding visceral anastomosis. In 2008, Lachat described visceral revascularization with the u...

New technique to facilitate renal revascularization with use of telescoping self-expanding stent grafts: VORTEC.

This article describes a new, less invasive prosthetic graft anastomotic technique that uses self-expanding stent grafts that are "telescoped" into aortic branches. This method, the VORTEC (Viabahn Open Revascularization TEChnique), obviates the need for potentially difficult complete vessel exposure and graft anastomoses, thereby reducing the duration of flow interruption and simplifying the p...

Sutureless technique to support anastomosis during thoracic aorta replacement

BACKGROUND In aortic replacement procedures the aortic wall and Teflon strips form a double layer, with the use of continuous sutures. Surgical glues may or may not be used to enhance the durability of the anastomoses. In this technical report a modification of the aortic stumps preparation is devised.The technique reduces substantially the preparation time of the aortic stumps by the use of li...

device for sutureless aorta-saphenous vein anastomosis.

A novel sutureless colonic anastomosis with self-gripping mesh: an experimental model.

INTRODUCTION Anastomotic leakage is one of the most feared complications of colorectal surgery. High morbidity and mortality rates are related to this complication and several studies had been performed to test new techniques which are suggested to reduce leakage rates. The aim of our study was to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of a novel technique sutureless anastomosis with self-grippi...