Abstract
This article examines the efficiency of endovascular surgery in treating popliteal artery aneurysms, focusing on a comparison between endovascular and open surgical approaches with regard to success rate, complications, reinterventions, and impact on patients' quality of life. An integrative review of studies published between 2014 and 2024 was conducted using the PubMed, Scielo, and BVS databases. Inclusion and exclusion criteria were applied to select relevant studies specifically addressing the efficacy of the endovascular technique compared to traditional surgery. Results indicate that endovascular surgery offers initial advantages, such as shorter recovery and hospitalization times, in addition to being less invasive. However, the procedure presents challenges in terms of long-term durability, with some cases requiring reinterventions. Conversely, open surgery appears more durable but entails a longer recovery period. The study concludes that, although endovascular surgery is promising for certain patient profiles, the choice of the optimal procedure should consider the specific clinical context, individual patient profile, and durability of results.
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