Vascular Surgery

Are you observing unusual changes within your body like swelling on legs, arms, etc? Then it’s time for you to go through a complete health check-up. In case you are recommended for Vascular Surgery in Abu Dhabi, then here is complete detail about the treatment. So read and explore how to treat the circulatory system of our bodies. You can even learn about how lives are transformed after going through advanced vascular surgery.

Quick Facts:

• Cost: Completely affordable
• Target: Health issues faced by vessels, arteries, etc
• Results: Restore the flow of blood
• Gender: Equally effective for all genders
• Success rate: High success rate
• Exercise: Refrain from strenuous exercises
• Anesthesia: General anesthesia
• Side effects: Irritation or scarring etc
• Full recovery: Within 4-8 weeks
• Downtime: For almost 1-2 weeks
• Up and mobile: Within 24 hours
• Back to Work: Return to desk work after 1-2 weeks
• Washing: Refrain for a few days
• Driving: Can be resumed within 7-14 days
• Sleeping: Follow the advice regarding the posture
• Treatment time: Almost 30-120 minutes
• Postoperative garment: May be recommended to be used
• Type of Procedure: Minimally invasive, surgical

Vascular Surgery:

Vascular Surgery treats the issue faced by the circulatory system. Mostly problems like abdominal aortic aneurysms, varicose veins, etc. are treated by it. Despite the intensity of the issue faced and the underlying reason causing it, the surgical session is able to repair the damaged tissues. Furthermore, the modern-day concept of organizing and conducting personalized treatments is strictly followed.

Types of Vascular Surgery:

The types of treatments used during this procedure include.

Varicose Vein Treatment:

Closes or removes varicose veins. The treatment is further conducted with the help of laser therapy, vein stripping, and sclerotherapy.  

Hybrid Procedures:

These types of treatments include endovascular and open techniques. It is considered to treat complex problems faced by vessels. 

Open Bypass Surgery:

Removes plaque from carotid arteries. Provides a new pathway around the defective artery to continue the blood flow.

Cost:

The cost of the surgery ranges from 600 AED to 3,000 AED . It varies for each patient depending on the type of treatment required by the patient, their current condition, the method of treatment opted by the surgeon, and the expertise of the surgeon carrying out the surgery. The final cost is determined by the surgeon after considering all the factors affecting the cost.

Overview:

An overview of what the treatment is about is mentioned below.

How does it Work?

Regardless of the type and intensity of the treatment, the treatment removes plaque stuck in blood vessels to reopen and restore their functioning. Along with that, it also clears the interior side of blood vessels which have weakened or narrowed down.

Causes of Vascular Issues:

The causes of issues within the veins might be because of the reasons mentioned below.

• Lack of physical exercises.
• Damaged valves in veins.
• Genetic factor.
• Infection and injuries.
• High blood pressure.
• High cholesterol and fat level.
• Obesity.
• Smoking.
• Diabetes.
• Hormonal factor.
• Congestive heart failure.

How to Diagnose them?

The health problems are diagnosed based on the following aspects.

• Physical examination.
• MRI (magnetic resonance imaging).
• Medical history.
• Diagnostic tests.
• CT scan.
• Ankle-Brachial index.
• Blood tests.
• Doppler ultrasound.
• Plethysmography. 

Techniques of Vascular Surgery:

Different techniques used within the treatment are mentioned below.

Characteristics:

• Incision: Mini-sized incisions are made.
• Scar: Scars are less noticeable.
• Effect on functioning: Functioning is improved.
• Treatment conducted by: Only by specialized vascular surgeons.

Ideal Candidate:

The eligibility criteria for Vascular Surgery are mentioned below.

• Any individual who is experiencing unsightly veins in different body areas.
• A person who is not able to recover from non-invasive treatments.
• Individuals with almost severe vascular conditions.

Who Needs to Avoid it?

Following are the conditions that are preventing from reaching out for treatment.

• Anyone having severe comorbidities.
• Any individual with an overall poor prognosis.
• Individuals with mild vascular problems.
• Frail or elder individuals.

Precautionary Measures:

Following are the steps that are needed to be followed before the session.

• Go through the complete physical health examination.
• Wear comfortable clothes.
• Only consume the rescheduled medications.
• Take care of oral health conditions.
• Try to arrive early on the day of surgery.

Procedure:

Following are the steps observed during the angioplasty session for Vascular Surgery.

• After following the precautionary measures, the session is arranged.
• The session begins with the cleansing of the skin.
• Which is followed by the making of a minor incision to insert a catheter.
• With the help of a device, an X-ray view of the inner side of the vessel is observed.
• The balloon is earlier carried within the body by a catheter.
• Further, on reaching the blocked artery mini-sized balloon is inflated.
• With this, the plagued components present within the arteries are compressed against the walls.
• If needed, the procedure is even followed by the placement of the stent.
• The balloon and catheter are removed.

Post-operative Care:

The following are the measures followed after the treatment.

• The individuals are keenly monitored.
• Timely attend the follow-up sessions.
• The incision site must be kept dry and cleaned.
• Elevate the legs while sitting.
• Encouraged to take small walks.
• The legs should be kept elevated while sitting.
• Stay hydrated and follow a healthy diet pattern.

Recovery Timeline:

A brief timeline of recovering from the treatment is mentioned below.

First Few Days:

• Stay in the hospital to monitor the change in health condition.
• The initial influence of the treatment is also observed.
• Discomfort and pain are encountered.

Week 1-2:

• Compression stocking is used.
• Mild activities to be done are encouraged.

Week 2-6

• Slightly come back to normal life.
• Regular follow-up appointments are conducted.

Week 6-12

• Complete recovery is observed.
• Normal activities are resumed.
• Attend follow-up sessions.

Results:

After minimal downtime, the results start to show up in the form of relief from pain, and better health conditions. All of this is made possible by enhancing the smooth flow of blood within the vessels and arteries.

What happens if the issues are left untreated?

If the vascular issues are left untreated then the body is likely to face the consequences in the following form.

• Aneurysm rupture.
• Heart attack.
• Deep vein thrombosis.
• Stroke. 
• Chronic pain and disability.
• Critical limb ischemia.  

Benefits:

Following are a few of the benefits observed after Vascular Surgery.

• The overall blood flow within the body is improved.
• Enhances a person’s quality of life.
• Earlier faced painful sensation is relieved.
• Improves the person’s mobility.
• Reduces the risk of a stroke.
• The chances of encountering a heart attack are reduced too.
• The quality of healthy life is improved.
• The positive outcome of the treatment is even long-lasting.

Combination with other Treatments:

Vascular Surgery is often combined with other procedures too. Some of these are mentioned below.

• Lifestyle changes.
• Endovascular procedures.
• Physical therapy.
• Medication. 
• Other surgical procedures. 

What to Ask During the Session?

During the initial consultation session, you need to enquire about the below-mentioned points.

• Why do I need to undergo the surgery?
• What are the benefits of the treatment?
• Is there any alternative option for the treatment?
• How long will the procedure be?
• Give me more details about it.
• Do I need to change my lifestyle?
• Are there any cautionary measures that I need to follow? 

Why Choose us?

The Enfield Royal Clinic is the best choice depending on the following aspects.

• Best surgeons.
• Effective and safe surgeries.
• Experienced expertise.
• Up-to-date technology.
• Hygienic and clean atmosphere.
• FDA-approved methods.
• Personalized treatment patterns.

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