Vascular and Endovascular Surgery

Vascular surgery is a specialty of surgery in which diseases of the arteries and veins are managed by medical therapy, minimally invasive catheter procedures, and surgical reconstruction. The specialty evolved from general and cardiac surgery. The vascular surgeon is trained in the diagnosis and management of diseases affecting all parts of the vascular system except those in the heart and brain.

Bridgeport Hospital’s vascular surgeons use today’s most advanced technologies to provide care that seeks to bring patients back to health faster.

Our surgeons are uniquely trained and experienced to weigh available treatment options, including medical therapy, endovascular approaches and bypass surgery. Advances include minimally invasive treatments to prevent stroke and repair aortic aneurysms. By offering the entire spectrum of treatments, our physicians assure patients that they are receiving the most appropriate therapy.

Advanced vascular procedures, including aortic aneurysm repairs, carotid artery endarterectomy, and peripheral vascular surgeries, are performed in our Elizabeth M. Pfriem Hybrid Operating Room (OR). The hybrid OR enables surgeons to perform endovascular procedures using minimally invasive techniques.

The hybrid OR combines features of a comprehensive angiography suite and formal operating room with a built-in, real-time imaging unit for high quality, low-dose X-ray. The unit provides detailed visualization of anatomy during procedures to improve accuracy and patient outcomes, including a shorter hospital stay and quicker recovery.