Retroperitoneal versus transperitoneal approach for repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms

G. A. Sicard, B. T. Allen, J. S. Munn, C. B. Anderson

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Abstract

Although the transperitoneal approach has been standard for elective repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms, there has been a resurgence of interest in the retroperitoneal approach. The apparent benefits of the retroperitoneal approach in our early experience encouraged us to attempt repair in high-risk patients who otherwise would not have been surgical candidates. Our experience comparing the transperitoneal and retroperitoneal approaches is described.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)795-806
Number of pages12
JournalSurgical Clinics of North America
Volume69
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - 1989

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