Question: how is an abdominal aortic aneurysm repair done?
Answer: Open surgery is the traditional method of repair. To repair the aneurysm, a doctor uses a man-made tube (called a graft) to replace the weak and bulging section of the aorta in the belly. General anesthesia is used for this surgery. The doctor makes a large cut (incision) in the belly or the side of the abdomen.