Vascular Surgery at Cleveland Clinic

Vascular Surgery provides specialized surgical treatment for diseases affecting the arteries, veins and blood vessels throughout the body. Vascular surgeons evaluate complex circulation problems, arterial blockages, aneurysms, carotid artery disease, peripheral artery disease and other vascular conditions. Depending on the patient's diagnosis, treatment may involve open vascular surgery, minimally invasive endovascular procedures or a combination of approaches designed to restore or improve blood flow and reduce the risk of complications.

Price

Price on Request

Why Price on Request?

The cost of vascular surgery depends on the type and severity of vascular disease, specialist evaluation, diagnostic imaging, laboratory testing, surgical procedure, anesthesia, hospitalization, intensive care, medications and follow-up treatment required. A personalized estimate is provided according to the patient's treatment plan.

Complete Description

What Is Vascular Surgery?

Vascular Surgery focuses on the surgical treatment of conditions affecting the body's arteries, veins and blood vessels, excluding the heart and brain as primary surgical targets.

Vascular surgeons may treat:

• Arterial blockages

• Aneurysms

• Carotid artery disease

• Peripheral artery disease

• Aortic disease

• Venous disorders

• Vascular injuries

• Complex circulation problems

Conditions Treated With Vascular Surgery

Vascular surgical care may address:

• Peripheral artery disease

• Aortic aneurysms

• Carotid artery disease

• Aortic dissection

• Arterial blockages

• Chronic limb-threatening ischemia

• Certain venous disorders

• Vascular complications

• Other complex vascular conditions

Vascular Surgery Evaluation

Before surgery, specialists may evaluate:

• Medical history

• Symptoms

• Previous vascular procedures

• Cardiovascular health

• Blood circulation

• Vascular imaging

• Surgical risk

• Overall health

Vascular Diagnostic Imaging

Imaging may be used to identify the location and severity of vascular disease.

Possible tests include:

• Duplex ultrasound

• CT angiography

• MR angiography

• Conventional angiography

• Other specialized vascular imaging

Peripheral Artery Surgery

Patients with severe peripheral artery disease may require surgical treatment when blood flow is significantly reduced.

Treatment may include:

• Arterial bypass surgery

• Surgical reconstruction

• Other vascular procedures

Peripheral Artery Bypass Surgery

Bypass surgery creates an alternative pathway for blood to flow around a blocked or severely narrowed artery.

It may be considered for selected patients with:

• Severe PAD

• Persistent symptoms

• Non-healing wounds

• Critical limb-threatening ischemia

Carotid Artery Surgery

Vascular surgeons may perform procedures for selected patients with significant carotid artery disease.

One important procedure is:

• Carotid endarterectomy

The procedure removes plaque from inside the carotid artery to improve blood flow and reduce stroke risk in appropriately selected patients.

Aortic Surgery

Vascular surgery may address complex diseases of the aorta.

Treatment may include:

• Aortic aneurysm repair

• Aortic reconstruction

• Aortic bypass procedures

• Other specialized aortic operations

Aneurysm Surgery

An aneurysm may require surgical treatment when its size, growth, symptoms, location or other characteristics create a significant risk.

Treatment options may include:

• Open aneurysm repair

• Endovascular aneurysm repair

• Other specialized vascular procedures

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Surgery

An abdominal aortic aneurysm may be treated with open surgery or an endovascular approach depending on the patient's anatomy and clinical condition.

Thoracic Aortic Surgery

Selected thoracic aortic conditions may require surgical or endovascular treatment.

Treatment planning considers:

• Aortic location

• Aneurysm characteristics

• Patient anatomy

• Overall health

• Risk of complications

Emergency Vascular Surgery

Some vascular conditions require urgent or emergency treatment.

These may include:

• Ruptured aneurysm

• Acute limb ischemia

• Severe vascular injury

• Acute arterial blockage

• Certain aortic emergencies

Vascular Trauma Surgery

Vascular surgeons may evaluate and treat blood vessel injuries caused by:

• Trauma

• Accidents

• Penetrating injuries

• Surgical complications

• Other vascular emergencies

Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia

Severe arterial disease can cause inadequate blood flow to the lower limbs.

Symptoms may include:

• Pain at rest

• Non-healing wounds

• Tissue damage

• Skin changes

• Risk of limb loss

Vascular surgery may be considered when restoration of blood flow is clinically appropriate.

Vascular Reconstruction

Vascular reconstruction aims to restore blood flow through damaged, blocked or diseased blood vessels.

Procedures may involve:

• Bypass grafts

• Arterial reconstruction

• Graft placement

• Other specialized surgical techniques

Open Vascular Surgery

Open vascular surgery involves direct surgical access to the affected blood vessel.

It may be appropriate for selected patients with complex anatomy or conditions that cannot be adequately treated using minimally invasive techniques.

Endovascular Vascular Surgery

Endovascular treatment uses catheters inserted through blood vessels to treat vascular disease from within the artery or vein.

Procedures may include:

• Angioplasty

• Stent placement

• Stent graft placement

• Endovascular aneurysm repair

Hybrid Vascular Procedures

Some complex vascular conditions may require a combination of open surgery and endovascular treatment.

Hybrid procedures can be considered when disease involves multiple vascular segments or complex anatomy.

Vascular Surgery and Diabetes

Patients with diabetes may develop vascular complications affecting the legs and feet.

Vascular evaluation may be important when patients have:

• Poor circulation

• Foot wounds

• Non-healing ulcers

• Reduced pulses

• Signs of ischemia

Vascular Surgery and Non-Healing Wounds

Reduced blood flow can interfere with wound healing.

Vascular treatment may focus on:

• Improving arterial circulation

• Treating blockages

• Supporting wound healing

• Reducing the risk of tissue loss

Postoperative Vascular Care

After vascular surgery, patients may require monitoring of:

• Blood circulation

• Surgical sites

• Blood pressure

• Wound healing

• Graft function

• Signs of infection

• Limb function

Recovery After Vascular Surgery

Recovery depends on:

• Type of procedure

• Location of vascular disease

• Surgical complexity

• Overall health

• Presence of other medical conditions

Patients may receive individualized activity and rehabilitation guidance.

Long-Term Vascular Follow-Up

Long-term follow-up may include:

• Vascular examinations

• Ultrasound

• CT or MR imaging when appropriate

• Medication management

• Cardiovascular risk-factor control

• Monitoring of surgical grafts or stents

Vascular Surgery Second Opinion

Patients who have received a recommendation for vascular surgery may seek a vascular surgery second opinion.

Specialists may review:

• Ultrasound results

• CT angiography

• MR angiography

• Angiography

• Previous surgical reports

• Medical history

• Proposed treatment plan

International Patients

International patients should provide relevant vascular records whenever possible.

Useful documents may include:

• Doppler ultrasound

• CT angiography

• MR angiography

• Angiography reports

• Previous vascular surgery reports

• Wound-care records

• Laboratory results

• Current medication list

Benefits of Specialized Vascular Surgery

Specialized vascular surgical care may help:

• Treat complex arterial disease

• Restore blood flow

• Repair aneurysms

• Treat carotid artery disease

• Manage severe peripheral artery disease

• Treat vascular emergencies

• Address non-healing vascular wounds

• Provide open surgical treatment

• Provide minimally invasive vascular procedures

• Develop individualized treatment plans

• Provide vascular surgery second opinions

Why Choose Cleveland Clinic for Vascular Surgery?

Cleveland Clinic provides multidisciplinary vascular care involving vascular surgeons, vascular specialists, cardiovascular specialists, interventional experts, imaging professionals and other healthcare providers.

Depending on the patient's condition, treatment may include open vascular surgery, endovascular procedures, hybrid treatment or comprehensive medical management.

Cost & Price on Request

Price: Price on Request

The total cost of vascular surgery depends on the diagnosis, surgical complexity and level of care required.

Potential costs may include:

• Vascular consultation

• Diagnostic imaging

• Laboratory testing

• Anesthesia

• Vascular surgery

• Endovascular procedures

• Hospitalization

• Intensive care

• Medications

• Wound care

• Rehabilitation

• Follow-up imaging

• Follow-up consultations

A personalized cost estimate should be requested according to the patient's individual treatment plan.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What conditions can vascular surgery treat?

Vascular surgery may treat arterial blockages, aneurysms, carotid artery disease, peripheral artery disease, aortic disease and other complex vascular conditions.

2. Is vascular surgery always performed as open surgery?

No. Selected conditions can be treated with minimally invasive endovascular procedures, while other complex conditions may require open or hybrid surgery.

3. When might peripheral artery bypass surgery be needed?

Bypass surgery may be considered for severe arterial blockage or limb-threatening ischemia when other appropriate treatments are not sufficient or suitable.

4. Can I seek a second opinion before vascular surgery?

Yes. A vascular specialist can review imaging, medical records, previous procedures and the proposed surgical plan.

5. How much does vascular surgery cost?

Price is available on request. The final cost depends on the diagnosis, procedure, hospitalization, anesthesia, medications and follow-up care.

Product Details

Product Name: Vascular Surgery

Hospital: Cleveland Clinic

Brand: Cleveland Clinic

Country: United States

Specialty: Vascular Medicine & Surgery

Service Type: Vascular Surgery

Customer-Facing Price: Price on Request

International Patients: Available

Location: Cleveland, Ohio, USA