Asklepios Hospital Barmbek
At Asklepios Medical Group surgeons address aortic aneurysm in the General Surgery Department. Medical specialists offer two abdominal aortic aneurysm treatment options: minimally-invasive stent placement and open repair surgery. A patient decides which operation will be performed after a consultation with the operating team.
Open surgery is carried out by a team of surgeons. The procedure lasts for 3-6 hours. A patient is connected to cardiopulmonary bypass device and is staying under general anesthesia. In-hospital stay after the operation is up to 2 weeks. Rehabilitation takes 4-9 weeks to complete. Asklepios is considered one of the best hospitals for aortic aneurysm repair due to advanced follow-up care and experienced physicians.
Minimally invasive operation puts the patient’s body under less stress, rehabilitation is not necessary. During the procedure a metallic mesh stent is placed in the damaged part of the aorta to reinforce it.