Treatment of Aneurysm.shtml" target="_blank" title="Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm">Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Depending on the size and exact location of the aneurysm, your doctor may perform surgery to repair or remove the damaged tissue. This may be done either with open abdominal surgery or endovascular surgery. The surgery performed will depend on your overall health and the type of aneurysm.

Open abdominal surgery is used to remove damaged areas of your aorta. It’s the more invasive form of surgery and has a longer recovery time. Open abdominal surgery may be necessary if your aneurysm is very large or has already ruptured.

Endovascular surgery is a less invasive form of surgery than open abdominal surgery. It involves using a graft to stabilize the weakened walls of your aorta.

For a small AAA that’s less than 5.5 centimeters wide, your doctor may decide to monitor it regularly instead of performing surgery. Surgery has risks, and small aneurysms generally don’t rupture.