Patients in Palm Beach County now have access to a new, less invasive option for repairing complex aortic aneurysms.
Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center is the first hospital in northern Palm Beach County to perform a thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repair using the GORE EXCLUDER Thoracoabdominal Branch Endoprosthesis (TAMBE), according to a community announcement.
The procedure was performed by vascular surgeons Dr. Lauren Huntress and Dr. Joseph Savarese, who are on staff at the hospital and part of Prime Vascular Institute.
A minimally invasive alternative
The TAMBE device is the first FDA-approved, off-the-shelf endovascular repair solution specifically designed to treat complex aneurysms involving the visceral aorta. It provides a minimally invasive alternative to traditional
open surgery for patients with thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms and certain high-risk patients with pararenal aortic aneurysms.
“This milestone reflects our commitment to providing patients access to the latest advances in cardiovascular and vascular care,” Erik Cazares, CEO of Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center, said. “Being the first hospital in northern Palm Beach County to offer this innovative procedure demonstrates the expertise of our physicians and care teams, while allowing patients to receive highly specialized treatment close to home.”
A challenging condition
Thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms are among the most challenging vascular conditions to treat because they affect the section of the aorta that supplies blood to vital organs. Historically, many patients required extensive open surgery to address these aneurysms.
The TAMBE device enables physicians to repair these complex aneurysms through a minimally invasive endovascular approach, potentially reducing recovery time and improving patient outcomes.
According to the manufacturer, TAMBE is the only on-label device designed to address the complex anatomical challenges associated with thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms. The device was developed to provide a standardized, readily available treatment option for patients requiring complex aortic repair.
This story was created by web producer Emmy Bailey (ebailey@usatodayco.com) with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process.
This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: New minimally invasive surgery treats aneurysms at Gardens hospital
