HOPEWELL, N.J. ,
July 29,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The aorta is the largest blood
vessel in the body, and diseases or injury to the aorta can be life
threatening. Offering the latest advance in minimally invasive
surgery to restore function to damaged aortas, vascular surgeons at
Capital Health recently performed the region's first branched
thoracic endovascular aortic repair (branched TEVAR). This
procedure is now available at Capital Health for patients diagnosed
with aortic disease or injury.
"People with aortic disease may not know they have it, so it is
often diagnosed on medical testing for something else," said Dr.
Christine Lotto, a board certified,
fellowship trained vascular surgeon who recently led Capital
Health's first branched TEVAR procedure. "Whether it is caught
fortuitously or diagnosed as the result of trauma or a sudden onset
of symptoms (such as pain in the chest and upper extremities), this
new minimally invasive procedure can repair the damaged aorta
through a small entry in the femoral artery. This means a faster
recovery and decreased risk for complications related to
surgery."
The branched TEVAR procedure requires several specially trained
vascular surgeons working in unison to safely place the stent. For
Capital Health's first TEVAR, Dr. Lotto was joined by Dr. Kogulan
Nadesakumaran and Dr. Jillian Walsh,
surgeons from Capital Health Surgical Group – Vascular Surgery.
"Working in careful coordination with a team of surgeons has
enormous safety benefits. Having more eyes on the patient and
bringing a variety of skill sets into the room helps lead us to
better outcomes," said Dr. Joshua
Eisenberg, Chief Physician Executive at Capital Health and
fellowship trained vascular surgeon. "Our vascular surgery team is
particularly successful in these types of endeavors because of our
synergy at every step of the patient's care, from the
meticulous preoperative planning, through the procedure, to taking
care of the patient after."
The branched TEVAR device is the first of its kind approved by
the Food and Drug Administration to allow treatment of aortic arch
issues without the need for incisions or open surgery. The
procedure offers patients the benefits of a minimally invasive
approach, including less pain, shorter hospital stays, and a lower
risk for complications of surgery. Most patients who have a TEVAR
and have no other serious medical conditions can go home the next
day, followed by physical exams and imaging soon after to evaluate
the repair. Regular follow-ups then occur at one month, six months,
and annually after the procedure.
The fellowship trained surgeons at Capital Health Surgical Group
– Vascular Surgery perform complex open vascular procedures and
minimally invasive surgical treatments for a wide spectrum of
vascular conditions as well as minimally invasive and office-based
procedures for the treatment of a range of venous diseases. The
practice includes Drs. Joshua
Eisenberg, Christine Lotto,
Jillian Walsh, Kogulan
Nadesakumaran, and Anil Deshpande, as well as a team of highly
skilled advanced practice providers who bring additional experience
to the team. The practice has offices in Newtown, Pennsylvania and Hopewell Township, New Jersey.
To schedule an appointment at Capital Health Surgical Group –
Vascular Surgery, call 609-537-5600 or visit
capitalsurgical.org/vascularsurgery for more information.
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