title: Essential steps in the performance of safe retroperitoneal aortic surgery.
abstract: Endovascular stent grafting has become the primary modality when assessing patients for treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA). The traditional open approach is transperitoneal (TP) but many suggest the retroperitoneal method (RP) has significant benefits. Retroperitoneal aortic surgery may be unfamiliar to many surgeons as they have been trained in the TP approach. This paper provides specific tips for the critical steps of this approach enabling it to be performed with ease and minimal morbidity.
authors.affiliation: Royal Glamorgan Hospital, Ynysmaerdy, Pontyclun, Mid Glamorgan CF72 8XR, UK.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Conway
authors.affiliation: Regional Vascular Unit, Ward B2, University Hospital of Wales, Heath Park, Cardiff, Wales CF14 4XW, UK. Electronic address: Ian.Williams5@cardiffandvale.wales.nhs.uk.
authors.forename: I M
authors.initials: IM
authors.lastname: Williams
mesh_terms: D017544:Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D056888:Patient Positioning; D011300:Preoperative Care; D012187:Retroperitoneal Space / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014656:Vascular Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*
keywords: Essential steps; Retroperitoneal aortic surgery