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Vascular surgery is a surgical speciality dealing with vascular diseases that affect the arteries, veins and lymphatic vessels. These conditions are managed by minimally-invasive catheter procedures, medical therapy, and surgical reconstruction.

Many different vascular diseases, such as peripheral artery disease, aortic aneurysms, carotid artery disease etc., can cause blood vessel damage and increase the risk of complications. Most vascular surgeries aim to:

Develop access to the blood vessels to carry out medical therapies such as dialysis.
Repair blood vessel damage caused by vascular disease.
Reduce the risk of complications from these blood-vessel problems.

Vascular surgeons are specialists with advanced training in preventing, diagnosing, and treating problems within the vascular system. They can perform both minimally-invasive endovascular procedures and traditional "open" surgeries.

A vascular surgeon also advises patients on multiple ways to manage vascular diseases, including exercise, diet or medication, and other lifestyle modifications. They treat the network of arteries and veins in all body parts except the brain and heart. Other specialists, including interventional cardiologists and neuroradiologists, treat these.

The Department of Vascular Surgery at Aster Hospitals specialises in diagnosing and managing common, complex, and rare vascular diseases, including deep vein thrombosis, varicose veins, and more. We have a team of highly qualified and experienced vascular surgeons who are dedicated to providing world-class care to all our patients.

Our team uses cutting-edge technologies and techniques to ensure our patient's well-being. With the help of numerous specialties, the department strives to optimise our patients' circulatory health.

If you're suffering from high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, and other health problems that affect your blood vessels, we recommend you book an appointment with us today!

The Best Vascular Surgery Department In Dubai & Sharjah

At Aster Hospital, one of the best vascular surgery hospitals in Dubai, we focus on offering exemplary service from initial consultation to final treatment. Our multidisciplinary team of nurses, specialists, and technologists is committed to providing personalised treatment, meeting the unique requirements of every patient.

We offer comprehensive care for the following common vascular conditions:

Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD): Blockage or narrowing of arteries that leads to reduced blood flow to the limbs, resulting in gangrene of the extremities and toes. The doctor usually prescribes medications to prevent blood clots, provide pain relief, and lower blood pressure. If the PAD is causing intense claudication, the doctor might recommend angioplasty or surgery.
Varicose Veins: Enlarged superficial veins that affect the legs, especially in people who sit or stand for long periods. We offer a range of treatment options for varicose veins, including sclerotherapy, microphlebectomy, radiofrequency ablation (RFA), endovenous laser treatment (EVLT), compression therapy, and more.
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT): This is a condition in which a blood clot forms in the deep veins of the legs or arms. The doctor might prescribe medications like clot busters or blood thinners to prevent the clot from growing larger. They may also recommend inserting a filter to prevent the chances of pulmonary embolism.
Carotid Artery Disease: Blockage or narrowing of blood vessels that deliver blood to the brain and head. This condition raises the risk of having a stroke. While moderate carotid artery blockage can be managed with medication, severe carotid artery blockage may require endarterectomy or carotid angioplasty and stenting.
Aneurysms: Also called AAA, abdominal aortic aneurysms happen when a part of the aorta running through the abdomen and chest becomes enlarged and weak, causing rapture and death. Small or slow-growing AAA are usually treated with medical monitoring. The doctor might recommend open abdominal surgery or endovascular surgery for large or ruptured aneurysms.
Venous Insufficiency: This is a long-term (chronic) condition in which valves are damaged, and vein walls are weakened. As a result, the leg veins find it difficult to send blood back up to the heart. Depending on the severity of the condition, the treatment options include compression therapy, medications, lifestyle changes, and surgical treatments.

We recommend you book a consultation with Aster Hospitals if you are experiencing any of the following symptoms:

Paralysis
Pain
The skin turns pale (Pallor)
Sensory loss (Paresthesia)
Weak/absent pulsation (Pulselessness)
Cold and chills (Poikilothermic)
Loss of motor function (Paresis)
Blackish discolouration (Gangrene)
Varicose vein
Ulcers

Aortic Aneurysm Treatment

An aortic aneurysm is a vascular condition in which a bulge develops in the artery due to weakened walls. Unless the damage in the aorta is treated, the pressure inside it may cause the blood vessel to rupture inside the abdomen or chest.

Aortic aneurysm treatment is one of the most complex procedures that require adequate infrastructure and specialist doctors across several disciplines. At Aster Hospitals, we adopt a multidisciplinary approach to tailor the best possible treatment for every patient, making the procedure safer and more effective.

We are one of the few hospitals in Dubai to have a hybrid operation theatre with cardiac catheterisation labs for surgeries that require a combination of interventional and open procedures.

We offer the following vascular treatments for aortic aneurysms:

Open Abdominal Surgery: In this procedure, the doctor removes the damaged part of the aorta and replaces it with a synthetic tube called a graft. Patients usually take a month or more to recover from this surgery.
Endovascular Aneurysm Repair (EVAR): EVAR is a less invasive surgery in which the surgeon inserts a synthetic graft (stent) into the blood vessel through small incisions and places it at the site of the aneurysm. This helps stabilise the weakened area of the aorta and prevent it from bursting and causing life-threatening complications. Patients usually take two to three weeks to recover from endovascular surgery.

At Aster Hospitals, these procedures are performed in large numbers with excellent outcomes by highly skilled specialists with years of experience performing these surgeries.

Dialysis Access Services

The Department of Vascular Surgery at Aster Hospitals strives to provide timely and excellent care to dialysis patients for both peritoneal access and vascular access needs. Our medical team comprises well-trained interventional nephrologists, vascular specialists, radiology technicians, registered nurses, and access coordinators.

The multidisciplinary team works together to offer innovative, cutting-edge dialysis access placement and management strategies along with coordinated access care to meet the requirements of peritoneal and hemodialysis patients.

New hemodialysis patients require a surgical procedure to establish vascular access. The three types of access sites include:

Arteriovenous Fistulas (AVFs): They create a direct connection between a vein and an artery. AVFs are usually established on the arm's surface.
Arteriovenous Grafts (AVGs): In this procedure, the surgeon uses a Gortex-like material to connect an artery and vein.
Tunneled Catheter (Subcutaneous): In emergencies, the surgeon may insert a tube into one of the veins to create a connection.

Our experienced surgeons have the expertise in creating new AV fistula, AV graft fistula, and revision of fistula, as well as making reliable dialysis access for patients with multiple access failure.

Vein Clinic

Aster's vein clinic offers comprehensive evaluation and minimally invasive treatment options for various venous problems, such as spider veins, varicose veins, and reticular veins. Our highly skilled vascular surgeons are experts in diagnosing and treating vein disorders.

We use state-of-the-art technologies and techniques to provide effective and safe solutions. Our vein clinic offers a range of treatment options that can help relieve symptoms and restore your legs' health and appearance. Some of these options include:

Endovenous Laser Therapy (EVLT): This minimally invasive technique uses a laser to send bursts of light energy to heat and seal off the affected veins. It allows the body to absorb the veins over time. This treatment doesn't require any incisions or surgery.
Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA): This minimally invasive technique is best for larger varicose veins. In this procedure, the surgeon inserts a catheter into the vein and uses radiofrequency energy to heat up and collapse the vein. The goal is to close the vein and make it disappear.

Other Specialised Services Include:

Carotid Disease Treatment
Peripheral Arterial Occlusive Disease Treatment
Diabetic Foot Wound Care and Surgery
Deep Vein Thrombosis Treatment
Lymphedema
Limb Salvage and Vascular Injuries Repair
Stroke Prevention and Aggressive Wound Care in Cerebrovascular Disease
Vasculitis and Atherosclerosis Treatment

Effective Procedures At The Best Vascular Hospital In Dubai

Vascular diseases are diagnosed through vascular screening or testing, which can evaluate the blood flow through the body, detect blockages in the blood vessels, assess the condition of the blood vessels, and determine the severity of the vascular condition.

We offer the following diagnostic services for vascular diseases:

Non-Invasive Vascular Testing: These are painless procedures that help determine the presence of blood vessel disease, its location, and severity. This type of testing uses different technologies to assess the health of blood vessels with exercise and at rest.
There are 3 main types of non-invasive vascular tests. A venous ultrasound measures the blood flow in the veins of the legs and arms. A carotid ultrasound examines blood circulation through the carotid arteries to the brain. A renal artery ultrasound evaluates the blood flow through the renal arteries to the kidneys.
Duplex Ultrasound: This is another non-invasive imaging study that uses sound waves for the evaluation of blood flow in the blood vessels and to detect the presence of blockages.
Computed Tomography Angiography (CTA): This advanced imaging technology creates 3D pictures of blood vessels and tissues. The doctor injects a contrast dye to highlight the patient's tissues and blood vessels during this test. They then take a specialised X-Ray (CT scan) to view the highlighted area.
Magnetic Resonance Angiography (MRA): This non-invasive imaging test generates 2D and 3D images of the blood vessels. It can evaluate the blood flow and detect the blockages or narrowing of the arteries. MRA testing can be done with or without a contrast dye. Doctors generally use this test to diagnose blood clots and atherosclerosis.
Angiography: This vascular imaging procedure uses X-rays to look for blockages in the arteries or veins. An injected contrast material (iodine) is used to see how the blood flows through the blood vessel at specific locations in the body.

Vascular Treatments and Procedures

We offer a variety of vascular surgeries and procedures to treat a range of blood vessel problems. While a few procedures are performed as traditional "open" surgeries with incisions, a minimally invasive approach is used for others. Endovascular surgeries use tiny incisions and thin, flexible catheters placed inside a blood vessel to repair it.

Depending on the patient's condition and the severity of the disease, our doctors might recommend any one of the following minimally-invasive procedures:

Angioplasty: This procedure is used to widen a narrowed artery. During this procedure, the surgeon uses a device, such as a stent or a balloon, to open a clogged artery and restore the flow of blood. Cutting balloon angioplasty and balloon angioplasty are the two major types.
Stenting: This procedure helps widen an artery that's blocked due to plaque build-up. During this procedure, the surgeon implants tiny devices called stents (wire mesh tubes) in the affected artery to keep it open and prevent it from narrowing again. This procedure treats blocked or narrowed arteries, including the coronary arteries.
Endovascular Aneurysm Repair (EVAR): This procedure treats abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) that form in the part of the aorta that runs through the chest and abdomen.
During this procedure, the surgeon makes small punctures in the skin instead of a long surgical incision. They then place a fabric tube with a metal mesh frame (stent graft) at the site of the aneurysm to provide a new path for blood flow.
Endovenous Laser Ablation (EVLA): This treatment is used for major varicose veins previously treated using stripping surgery. The surgeon uses a laser or high-frequency radio waves to seal off varicose veins during the procedure.
This allows healthy veins to restore the normal flow of blood. EVLA needs a tiny incision and generally has a shorter recovery period than surgery.
Sclerotherapy: This is a non-surgical treatment for varicose veins and spider veins. During this procedure, the surgeon injects a chemical solution into the affected vein, which causes it to collapse and gradually disappear. This treatment is most beneficial for patients with small varicose veins.

Surgical Procedures

Surgery may be the best treatment option for several vascular patients that meets their requirements. Our vascular specialists perform various open surgical procedures to achieve the best possible outcomes.

Open Aneurysm Surgery: In this procedure, the surgeon makes a long incision in the abdomen or chest to remove the affected part of the aorta. It is then replaced with a fabric graft. The graft creates a safe passage for blood flow by providing a new lining for the aorta.
Open Carotid and Femoral Endarterectomy: This treatment is used for vertebrobasilar disease, cerebrovascular disease, and peripheral arterial disease (PAD). It involves the surgical removal of plaque build-up from the artery.
Thoracic Outlet Surgery: This treatment is recommended for patients with arterial, venous or neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome. It is an open surgical procedure used to decompress the thoracic outlet.

Vascular Reconstructions

Vascular specialists at Aster Hospitals perform advanced vascular reconstruction procedures to treat blood vessels that are damaged due to certain injuries, arterial diseases or cancers. For this procedure, the surgeon uses blood vessels from other body areas or synthetic grafts to recreate damaged blood vessels and ensure proper blood flow.

The vascular surgeon may either perform an open procedure or use a minimally invasive endovascular approach. The procedure might also involve removing the affected blood vessels and replacing them completely with a graft.

Small, thin sutures are used to sew the graft into place. Based on the complexity of the case, the reconstruction procedure might take a few hours.

Are You Ready for the Best Vascular Surgery In Dubai?

The Department of Vascular Surgery at Aster Hospital offers comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic management of vascular access, arterial-venous, and lymphatic conditions. Equipped with a state-of-the-art facility, our highly skilled vascular surgeons strive to deliver prompt, readily available, and perfected techniques at the highest internationally recommended standards.

Our experts adopt an individualised approach to diagnosis and treatment, providing patients with the best convenience, care, and comfort. Our vascular service is backed by multidisciplinary teams in haematology, diabetology, rheumatology, cardiology, nephrology, and more, to ensure the best possible result for all associated comorbidities.

Vascular Health

Good vascular health is the key to your overall well-being. Proper blood circulation in the body ensures that your organs and tissue receive the oxygen and nutrients they need.

But many people fail to understand the importance of vascular health and its impact on their quality of life. By taking preventive measures and avoiding the main risk factors, you can add many more healthy years to your life.

Risk Factors

Some of the factors that increase the risk of developing vascular diseases include:

Hypertension, stress
Old age (55 years and above)
Diabetes
History of smoking and cardiovascular diseases
Inactive lifestyle, obesity
High cholesterol levels
Family history of vascular diseases

Preventive Measures

The following are some steps you can take to improve your vascular health and reduce the risk of a major disability due to vascular conditions:

Eat a healthy diet: Choosing the right food is critical to maintaining good vascular health. Go for plant-based meals, leaner meats, and high-fibre foods when making your meals.
Quit smoking: Smoking is one of the leading causes of several life-threatening diseases, including peripheral artery disease (PAD). Quitting smoking and avoiding tobacco products can reduce your risk for vascular conditions.
Manage blood pressure and cholesterol levels: High blood pressure can damage your blood vessels. It must be controlled with the right combination of exercise, diet, and medication. Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) or 'bad' cholesterol must be kept under control.
This can be done by selecting the right foods, such as fatty fish, olive oil, and whole grains. Exercising and maintaining body weight can also help lower cholesterol levels.
Exercise regularly: Working out regularly can help improve fitness and breathing, lower blood pressure, and increase blood flow. It is an excellent way to improve vascular health and manage the symptoms of vascular conditions.
Manage stress: Constant stress can hurt both your mental and physical health. It can lead to increased blood pressure, harming your vascular health. Manage and reduce stress by getting enough rest and practising mindfulness every day.

At Aster Hospitals, you're always assured a warm welcome along with support and advice throughout your treatment. Our multidisciplinary team of nurses, specialists, and technologists are always available to offer personalised treatment and address any concerns you may have throughout your time with us.

For more information on available services, book an appointment with us today! Our medical staff will contact you with the required care information as early as possible.

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Last updated: 17-01-2024

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