VASCULAR PROSTHESIS FOR THE TREATMENT OF ABDOMINAL AORTIC ANEURYSMS, USING A COMBINED LAPAROSCOPIC/OPEN AND ENDOVASCULAR TECHNIQUE, AND DELIVERY SYSTEM FOR RELEASING A PROSTHESIS FITTED WITH ANCHORING STENTS

摘要

A bifurcated vascular prosthesis implanted using a combined laparoscopic/open and endovascular technique for curing aneurysms of the abdominal aorta includes two stents on distal arms of the prosthesis. A delivery system and surgical kit for the release of the vascular prosthesis includes a pair of balloon release catheters, to be inserted within each corresponding stent and to remain adhering thereto throughout the time prior to release until reinflated with an inflating syringe, and a pair of balloon guide catheters, each including a dilator and a sheath. A method for implanting the prosthesis is also provided.