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Stent Grafts of Aneurysms Surgical Care Associates has pioneered minimally invasive endovascular aneurysm repair in the State of Kentucky and surrounding regions. It is done to repair abdominal aortic aneurysms instead of open surgery. The patients who undergo stent grafting have a significant reduction in blood loss, time to extubation, and days in intensive care unit and in the hospital, with an earlier return to normal activities. Additional information A Treatment Guide for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms [PDF] Objective of Procedure – Prevent life threatening ruptured AAA Indications for procedure – Aneurysm size exceeding 5.0 to 5.5 cm Possible adverse complications – Heart attack – Respiratory tract failure – Kidney failure – Deprivation of blood supply to colon – Deprivation of blood supply to spinal cord Mortality – 1% to 2% Recovery – Hospital stay 1 to 2 days – Return to full activity 2 to 3 weeks Questions? Frequently Asked Questions