The procedure involves making an incision that runs from the tip of the breastbone to the pubic bone. Recuperation after this surgical method is often difficult, taking several weeks or even years. Now, thanks to an innovative device being used at Lutheran General Hospital, the recovery outlook for patients with aneurysm is improving. The device, called the Ancure Endograft System, uses graft material similar to those in conventional surgery. However, the Ancure graft has a specially designed attachment system that replaces the sutures necessary to attach conventional grafts.
Doctors are able to fold the graft into the shape of a slender tube, about the size of a pencil.
Once the graft is in place and opened to full size, it is able to support the arterial wall and reduce the risk of a tear or bleeding from aneurysm. Local or general anesthesia is used, and many patients can go home in one or two days and fully recover in a week. Use of our site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use . Advocate Health Care respects your privacy. We invite you to view our Privacy Policy .