University Vascular Surgeons are experts in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the arteries and veins. These doctors helped develop stent grafts that are now being used throughout the United States for repair of aneurysms and clogged peripheral arteries. Endovascular stents often can be placed in the artery through a small incision, reducing post-operative pain and shortening recovery time. Staff vascular surgeons lead East Tennessee’s only training program for vascular surgery fellows. In addition to advanced surgical procedures, complete noninvasive vascular system testing using state-of-the-art technology and expertise is offered. Research The Vascular Surgery team is at the forefront of research and innovation for aortic aneurysm repair.
The TAMBE™ device is the only off-shelf aortic stent for thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repair. The team was one out of 42 centers in the nation to participate in the GORE TAMBE clinical trial, and the first in Tennessee to implant a TAMBE device for complex endovascular aortic aneurysm repair.
The team prepared the day before with didactics and simulation for the procedure. The surgery was successful with a great patient outcome. The Vascular Surgery team participates in multiple research projects and clinical trials throughout the year. They currently have four active clinical trials and numerous ongoing clinical research projects.
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