Source
North Cumbria University Hospitals NHS Trust, Cumberland Infirmary, UK. Thomas.Joseph@ncumbria.nhs.uk
Abstract
INTRODUCTION:
Aorto-iliac occlusive disease can cause disabling symptoms and Trans-Atlantic Inter-Society Consensus (TASC II) has recommended the treatment options for varying severity of the disease. In the TASC II article, an increasing interest for laparoscopic aorto-ilio-femoral surgery was noted.
AIM:
To review the literature on the minimally invasive interventions currently used in aorto-iliac occlusive disease with a focus on laparoscopic aortic surgery.
METHODS:
Medline search and hand search of references from relevant articles to describe the current management options for aorto-iliac occlusive disease.
CONCLUSION:
Laparoscopic aorto-femoral surgery is a therapeutic option for most TASC C and D lesions.