title: A less-invasive minilaparotomy technique for repair of aortic aneurysm and occlusive disease.
abstract: A minimally invasive surgical technique for repair of aortic aneurysms and aortoiliac occlusive disease was studied. A small periumbilical incision, nondisplacement of the small bowel outside the abdominal cavity, and hand-sewn anastomoses are performed without laparoscopic assistance. This technique may reduce the duration of hospital stay.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics, Madison, WI 53792, USA.
authors.forename: W D
authors.initials: WD
authors.lastname: Turnipseed
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001012:Aorta, Abdominal / Q000601:surgery; D017544:Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal / Q000601:surgery*; D001157:Arterial Occlusive Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007083:Iliac Artery / Q000601:surgery*; D007813:Laparotomy / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures