Feasibility and outcomes of an endovascular aortic program in a provincial hospital: a 5-year single-center experience

Tuan Anh Vo1, , Thoi Hai Nguyen Nguyen1, Minh Son Kieu1, Van Thanh Nguyen1, Cong Tien Nguyen1
1 Thoracic and cardiovascular surgery department, Dong Nai General Hospital

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Abstract

Background


Endovascular aortic repair has become the standard treatment for many aortic diseases; however, its implementation remains limited in provincial hospitals in developing countries. This study aimed to evaluate the feasibility, safety, and clinical outcomes of an endovascular aortic program in a provincial hospital setting.


Methods


This was a single-center retrospective cohort study including 52 consecutive patients undergoing endovascular aortic interventions between April 2021 and April 2026 at Dong Nai General Hospital, Vietnam. Procedures included EVAR, TEVAR, and hybrid interventions with debranching techniques. Primary endpoints were technical success and early outcomes (≤30 days). Secondary endpoints included midterm survival and freedom from reintervention, analyzed using Kaplan–Meier methods.


Results


The mean age was 68.7 ± 9.4 years, with 75% male patients. EVAR accounted for 59.6% and TEVAR for 40.4% of procedures, with 26.9% requiring hybrid approaches. Technical success was achieved in all cases (100%). Early mortality was 3.8%, and major morbidity occurred in 5.8%. During follow-up up to 5 years, two late deaths were recorded, both unrelated to aortic causes. No reinterventions were required, with 100% freedom from reintervention and no significant endoleaks or aneurysm progression observed.


Conclusions


An endovascular aortic program can be safely and effectively implemented in a provincial hospital with appropriate patient selection, structured training, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Decentralization of aortic care may improve access to treatment while maintaining favorable clinical outcomes.

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