Below are some of our most frequently asked questions. If you have a question for us, e-mail us at endo@chpnet.org. Please note that we cannot diagnose a condition or offer treatment advice over the Internet.

What is Endovascular Surgery?

Endovascular surgery may be considered a form of minimally invasive surgery, because it requires only a small incision in the groin to gain access to a problematic location in the body. This removes the need for traditional surgery. Because these procedures involve smaller incisions, less pain and shorter hospital stays, they reduce the amount of stress and risk of complication to the patient. Endovascular procedures have also been called "image-guided surgery," since the physician performing the procedure can see where she/he is going and what she/he is doing at all times. Major advances in imaging equipment over the past decade have led to great improvements and new possibilities in the field of endovascular surgery.

	Where Are You Located?
	The Hyman-Newman Institute for Neurology and Neurosurgery is at Roosevelt Hospital, located at 1000 Tenth Avenue at West 59th Street in New York City. Our institution is situated on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, in the Lincoln Center and Columbus Circle neighborhood.

What Is the First Step?

The physicians at the Center for Endovascular Surgery believe in working closely with your established physicians to obtain the proper history and background of your condition. Our nursing staff will coordinate this process when they speak with you about your condition. They will either ask your permission to contact your present doctor or set up a clinic appointment at which time you will be seen by one of our physicians. At this time, the physician will determine what if any additional tests may be required and advise you on the type of treatment we can offer. If your condition is unusually complex, your case may be reviewed at our weekly multidisciplinary physician meeting. At this conference, specialists will confer and discuss the possible treatment plan that would best suit your condition.

What Can I Expect Before the Procedure?

If our physicians determine that we may be able to help you, there will be a series of pre-procedure exams and tests that will be required, as is the case before any hospital admission. The pre-testing series usually includes an exam by our associated neurologist and internist along with laboratory testing. On the day of the procedure, you will register with the hospital and be directed to the appropriate area.

	How Long Will I Be Hospitalized?
	This can vary greatly with the severity of the condition and your general health. However, the average length of stay is between three and five days.

	What Can I Expect After the Procedure?
	After you leave the hospital, you will be monitored closely throughout the following year. Usually, a follow-up visit at our clinic will be scheduled for four weeks after the procedure. There may also be additional visits during the year. MRIs and x-rays are required periodically throughout the year following the procedure.

To request an appointment or to ask for additional information, please contact us.

Telephone: (877) 996-9335
E-mail: endo@chpnet.org