Zhonghua Sun, PhD

I had the pleasure to attend the CARS 2010 24th International Congress and Exhibition, which was held in Geneva, Switzerland, June 23-26, 2010. This is the first time the congress has been staged in Switzerland since its debut in 1985.

Conventional surgical repair is considered the gold standard for the treatment of patients with an abdominal aortic aneurysm. Surgery is not only invasive, however; it also carries the risk of perioperative and postoperative complications. Endovascular repair is a less invasive option that has been shown to be an effective alternative.