What is Vascular Surgery?
Vascular surgery involves the surgical treatment of diseases affecting the arteries, veins, and lymphatic system — excluding the heart and brain. Procedures include peripheral arterial disease treatment, aortic aneurysm repair, carotid surgery, varicose vein treatment, and dialysis access creation. India's vascular teams offer open and endovascular (minimally invasive) approaches at 60–70% lower cost than the UK.
Types of Vascular Surgery
Arterial Surgery
Open or endovascular repair of arterial blockages, aneurysms, and occlusive disease.
Venous Surgery
Treatment of varicose veins, DVT, and chronic venous insufficiency.
Endovascular Intervention
Minimally invasive stenting and angioplasty for arterial blockages using catheter techniques.
Carotid Surgery
Carotid endarterectomy or stenting to remove plaque and reduce stroke risk.
Dialysis Access Surgery
Creation of AV fistulas and grafts for haemodialysis patients.
Types of Vascular Surgery Treatments
EVAR / TEVAR
Endovascular stent graft to treat aortic aneurysms — minimally invasive alternative to open repair.
Peripheral Angioplasty & Stenting
Balloon angioplasty to open narrowed leg arteries and restore blood flow.
Laser / RF Ablation for Varicose Veins
Minimally invasive thermal treatment for varicose veins with no general anaesthetic.
Carotid Endarterectomy
Surgical removal of carotid artery plaque to prevent stroke.
Possible Causes
- Atherosclerosis: Fatty plaque build-up in artery walls — the primary cause of peripheral and carotid artery disease.
- Smoking: The single most important modifiable risk factor for all vascular conditions.
- Diabetes: Damages blood vessels and nerves, greatly increasing the risk of limb ischaemia and ulcers.
- Hypertension & High Cholesterol: Drive arterial wall damage and aneurysm formation over time.
Conditions Treated
Common Procedures
Why is Vascular Surgery needed?
- Treat peripheral arterial disease causing leg pain or non-healing wounds
- Repair aortic aneurysms before they rupture
- Remove carotid artery blockages to prevent stroke
- Treat varicose veins causing pain, ulcers, or cosmetic concern
- Create vascular access for dialysis patients
When should you see a specialist?
- Leg pain when walking that relieves with rest (claudication)
- Non-healing foot or leg ulcers in diabetics or those with poor circulation
- Pulsatile abdominal mass suggestive of aortic aneurysm
- TIA or stroke investigation showing carotid artery disease
- Varicose veins causing significant symptoms or skin changes
Precautions & Aftercare
- Stop smoking immediately — it is the most critical risk factor for vascular disease
- Take antiplatelet medications (aspirin/clopidogrel) as prescribed without interruption
- Control blood pressure, cholesterol, and diabetes rigorously
- Inspect feet daily for wounds or colour changes if you have peripheral arterial disease
- Wear compression stockings as advised post-venous procedure
- Avoid prolonged immobility post-surgery to reduce DVT risk
Why Choose medmaxcare for Vascular Surgery?
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