ABDOMINAL AORTIC ANEURYSM REPAIR (ENDOVASCULAR) (EVAR)
Indication: AAA meeting size criteria for repair with suitable anatomy for endovascular repair: adequate infrarenal neck length (≥10–15 mm), neck angulation acceptable, iliac access vessels adequate, and no significant thrombus in the landing zones. EVAR associated with lower perioperative mortality than open repair (~1.5% vs ~3%).
Patient Position: Supine on a radiolucent table. Bilateral groin access. C-arm image intensifier available.
Anaesthesia: General, regional, or local with sedation.