Vascular Surgery

Treatments & Procedures:

• Open surgical aneurysm repair
• Endovascular aneurysm repair (minimally invasive)
• Thoracic endovascular aneurysm repair
• Hybrid aneurysm repair

Treatments & Procedures:

• Open surgical repair
• Endovascular aortic repair (EVAR)
• Thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR)
• Aortic root replacement
• Valve-sparing aortic root replacement
• Hybrid aortic repair
• Arch replacement surgery
• Frozen elephant trunk procedure
• Emergency stabilization and surgical intervention techniques

Treatments & Procedures:

• Angioplasty & Stenting
• Bypass Surgery
• Carotid Endarterectomy
• Carotid Artery Stenting (CAS)
• Transcarotid Artery Revascularization
• Endarterectomy

Treatments & Procedures:

Common treatments may involve blood thinners, clot removal procedures, and compression therapy to prevent dangerous complications and promote proper blood flow. Other surgical procedures include:

• Thrombectomy or Thrombolysis
• Angioplasty & Stenting
• Inferior Vena Cava Filter Placement
• Endovenous Ablation (Laser or Radiofrequency Therapy)
• Bypass Surgery
• Endarterectomy
• Vein Stripping & Ligation
• Wound Debridement & Skin Grafting

Treatments & Procedures:

• Carotid Endarterectomy – A surgery to remove plaque buildup from the carotid artery.
• Carotid Stenting – A minimally invasive procedure that places a small mesh tube (stent) in the artery to keep it open.
• Medications – Blood thinners or cholesterol-lowering drugs to reduce stroke risk.
• Lifestyle Changes – Healthy diet, exercise, and quitting smoking to improve heart and vascular health.

Treatments & Procedures:

• Angioplasty & Stenting
• Atherectomy
• Endovenous Ablation (Laser or Radiofrequency Therapy)
• Sclerotherapy
• Thrombectomy or Thrombolysis
• Bypass Surgery
• Endarterectomy
• Vein Stripping & Ligation
• Wound Debridement & Skin Grafting

Treatments & Procedures:

At UTMB, our multidisciplinary team, including experts from thoracic surgery and vascular surgery, provides timely, comprehensive care to improve arm function and reduce pain. Many surgeries are performed in the minimally invasive way, facilitating patient recovery and return to normal activities.

Surgical options might include:

• Comprehensive multidisciplinary evaluations with surgical specialists
• First rib resection
• Scalenectomy (removal of scalene muscles)
• Decompression of the brachial plexus
• Transaxillary approach for thoracic outlet decompression
• Supraclavicular approach for thoracic outlet decompression
• Venous or arterial reconstruction (for vascular thoracic outlet syndrome)
• Balloon angioplasty (for vascular compression)
• Neurolysis of compressed nerves
• Surgical correction of cervical rib anomalies (if present)

Treatments & Procedures:

• Endovenous laser ablation
• Radiofrequency ablation
• Sclerotherapy (surgical adjunct)
• Ambulatory phlebectomy
• Vein stripping and ligation