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ArticleJournal of vascular surgery cases and innovative techniques2026

Long-term follow-up of the VORTEC technique: A clampless, sutureless technique for supra-aortic debrancing.

Michael Hofmann, Mario Lachat, Adrian Palma, Lyubov Chaykovska

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Article in Journal of vascular surgery cases and innovative techniques, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Michael HofmannDepartment of Cardiac Surgery, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.
Mario LachatHirslanden Clinic Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.
Adrian PalmaDocstation, Zurich, Switzerland.
Lyubov ChaykovskaHirslanden Klinik im Park, Zurich, Switzerland.

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Abstract

Hybrid procedures combining open revascularization techniques for supra-aortic branches and aortic stent grafting represent alternatives for aortic arch pathologies. The Sutureless Telescoping Anastomotic Technique-Viabahn Open Revascularization TEChnique (STAT-VORTEC) simplifies debranching. In 55 patients (2008-2018), STAT-VORTEC was performed on 127 of a 148 vessels for debranching. The technical success rate was 100% with no graft occlusion within the first 30 days. Over a mean follow-up of 45 months, the occlusion rate of the STAT-VORTEC was <1%. Perioperative mortality was 7.3%. Neurological complications were noted at 9% with only one complication after STAT-VORTEC. The STAT-VORTEC is an easy-to-learn technique with good long-term patency.

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Aortic archDebranchingHybrid repairTEVAR

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PMID42004184
PMCPMC13090991

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