Recent Developments and Emerging Trends in Aortic Surgery

A special issue of Journal of Clinical Medicine (ISSN 2077-0383). This special issue belongs to the section "Vascular Medicine".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 May 2025 | Viewed by 1690

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Department of Surgery, Cardiac Surgery Division, University of Verona Medical School, 37126 Verona, Italy
Interests: echocardiography; cardiomyopathies; cardiac function; atrial fibrillation; cardiovascular medicine; cardiac imaging; acute heart failure; cardiovascular physiology; coronary angiography; cardiac surgery; mechanical assistance; aortic arch surgery; thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR)

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Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue on "Recent Developments and Emerging Trends in Aortic Surgery" aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the latest advancements in the field. This Special Issue seeks to highlight cutting-edge research, innovative techniques, and emerging trends that have the potential to shape the future of aortic surgery.

We invite researchers, clinicians, and experts in the field to contribute their original research articles to this Special Issue. We encourage submissions that focus on a wide range of topics related to aortic surgery, including, but not limited to, the following:

  1. Novel surgical approaches for aortic pathologies;
  2. Advances in endovascular interventions for aortic diseases;
  3. Imaging modalities and diagnostic techniques in aortic surgery;
  4. Risk assessment and perioperative management strategies.

We are particularly interested in high-quality, evidence-based research articles that provide valuable insights into recent developments and emerging trends in aortic surgery.

We look forward to receiving your submissions and collaborating with you to advance our knowledge and understanding of aortic surgery.

Dr. Daniele Linardi
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • aortic aneurysm
  • aortic dissection
  • endovascular repair
  • minimally invasive approaches
  • thoracic aorta
  • abdominal aorta
  • aortic valve-sparing surgery
  • aortic stent grafts

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Patient-Tailored Therapy for Complex Aortic Arch Anatomy: An Evolving Research Field with Custom-Made Solutions
by Daniele Linardi, Jacopo Gardellini, Vincenzo Boschetti, Venanzio Di Nicola, Mariateresa Denora, Gino Puntel, Giovanni Puppini and Giovanni B. Luciani
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(17), 4975; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13174975 - 23 Aug 2024
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The treatment of complex aortic pathologies requires specialized techniques and tailored approaches due to each patient’s unique anatomical and clinical challenges. The European Association for Cardiothoracic Surgery (EACTS) and the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) new guidelines identify the aorta as the body’s [...] Read more.
The treatment of complex aortic pathologies requires specialized techniques and tailored approaches due to each patient’s unique anatomical and clinical challenges. The European Association for Cardiothoracic Surgery (EACTS) and the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) new guidelines identify the aorta as the body’s 24th organ and reiterate that multidisciplinary aortic teams are recommended for shared decision-making to determine optimal treatment strategies. Patients treated for conditions such as aneurysms, dissections, intramural hematomas, or penetrating aortic ulcers may develop complex forms over time, necessitating careful follow-up and timely corrective actions. Endovascular solutions can be favorable for older patients with complex anatomies and multiple comorbidities. However, when endovascular treatment is not feasible, hybrid treatments or open surgery must be considered if the patient’s condition allows it. The risk–benefit ratio of each procedure must be carefully evaluated; choosing the best intervention or deciding not to intervene becomes a critical and challenging decision. At our Cardiac Surgery Center in Verona, a multidisciplinary team with over 20 years of experience in treating complex aortic arch pathologies extensively discussed different cases of complex aortic pathologies treated with endovascular, hybrid, or surgical approaches, emphasizing the importance of considering both anatomical and patient-specific characteristics. The decisions and treatments were often challenging, and unanimity was not always achieved, reflecting the complexity of finding the best solutions. Full article
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