My son -in - law has been diagnosed with an aortic anuerisym . He said the Doc is suggesting surgery. Doc will take out the 6 in long , 5 centimeter anuerisym and replace it with a synthetic product (?) . The Doc said it is an elective surgery, but would recommend it be done soon while son- in- law is healthy and young (39 yrs old) . Any thoughts?

Summarized question: Is surgery the right method of treatment for aortic aneurysm?