Research from Dr. Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Center yields new data on abdominal aortic aneurysm epidemiology

Current study results from the report, "Abdominal aortic aneurysm surgery: retroperitoneal or transperitoneal approach," have been published. According to recent research from Istanbul, Turkey, "Mortality and morbidity of abdominal aortic aneurysm surgery have decreased significantly in time and transperitoneal approach (TPA) still preserves its popularity although retroperitoneal approach (RPA) is known to cause lower incidence and shortened duration of ileus, shorter intensive care unit (ICU) and hospital stay, earlier oral intake and less patient discomfort or pain. One hundred and fifty patients that underwent abdominal aortic aneurysm repair at our Cardiovascular Surgery Center...

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