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Observational evidence on the effectiveness of endovascular aneurysm repair compared with open surgical repair of unruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms: Abdominal aortic aneurysm: diagnosis and management: Evidence review K2. London: National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE); 2020 Mar. (NICE Guideline, No. 156.)

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Observational evidence on the effectiveness of endovascular aneurysm repair compared with open surgical repair of unruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms: Abdominal aortic aneurysm: diagnosis and management: Evidence review K2.

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Appendix CExcluded studies

No.StudyReason for exclusion
1 Aarts F, van Sterkenburg, S, and Blankensteijn J D (2005) Endovascular aneurysm repair versus open aneurysm repair: comparison of treatment outcome and procedure-related reintervention rate. Annals of vascular surgery 19(5), 699–704 [PubMed: 16075343] No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
2 Adas, Z. A., Nypaver, T. J., Shepard, A. D. et al (2018) Survival after abdominal aortic aneurysm repair is affected by socioeconomic status. Journal of Vascular Surgery [PubMed: 30552038] No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
3 Aho, Pekka, Vikatmaa, Leena, Niemi-Murola, Leila et al. (2018) Simulation training streamlines the real-life performance in endovascular repair of ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms. Journal of vascular surgery [PubMed: 30497858] No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
4 Akbulut, M., Aksoy, E., Kara, I. et al. (2018) Quality of Life After Open Surgical versus Endovascular Repair of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms. Brazilian journal of cardiovascular surgery 33(3): 265–270 [PMC free article: PMC6089137] [PubMed: 30043919] No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
5 Aljabri B, Al Wahaibi, K, Abner D, Mackenzie K S, Corriveau M M, Obrand D I, Meshefedjian G, and Steinmetz O K (2006) Patient-reported quality of life after abdominal aortic aneurysm surgery: A prospective comparison of endovascular and open repair. Journal of Vascular Surgery 44(6), 1182 [PubMed: 17145419] No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
6 Al-Jubouri Mustafa, Comerota Anthony J, Thakur Subhash, Aziz Faisal, Wanjiku Steven, Paolini David, Pigott John P, and Lurie Fedor (2013) Reintervention after EVAR and open surgical repair of AAA: a 15-year experience. Annals of surgery 258(4), 652–8 [PubMed: 24002301] No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
7 Alsac Jean-Marc, Houbballah Rabih, Francis Fady, Paraskevas Nikolaos, Coppin Thierry, Cerceau Olivier, Castier Yves, and Leseche Guy (2008) Impact of the introduction of endovascular aneurysm repair in high-risk patients on our practice of elective treatment of infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysms. Annals of vascular surgery 22(6), 829–33 [PubMed: 18804949] No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
8 Altaf N, Abisi S, Yong Y, Saunders J H, Braithwaite B D, and MacSweeney S T (2013) Mid-term results of endovascular aortic aneurysm repair in the young. European journal of vascular and endovascular surgery : the official journal of the European Society for Vascular Surgery 46(3), 315–9 [PubMed: 23683396] No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
9 Altieri, Maria S., Yang, Jie, Jones, Tyler et al. (2018) Incidence of Ventral Hernia Repair after Open Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm and Open Aortofemoral or Aortoiliac Bypass Surgery: An Analysis of 17,594 Patients in the State of New York. The American surgeon 84(8): 1388–1393 [PubMed: 30185321] Study reports outcomes of OSR only – no comparison with EVAR
10 Antonello Michele, Menegolo Mirko, Piazza Michele, Bonfante Luciana, Grego Franco, and Frigatti Paolo (2013) Outcomes of endovascular aneurysm repair on renal function compared with open repair. Journal of vascular surgery 58(4), 886–93 [PubMed: 23688627] No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
11 Antonello, M., Squizzato, F., Bassini, S. et al. (2019) Open repair versus endovascular treatment of complex aortoiliac lesions in low risk patients. Journal of Vascular Surgery 05: 05 [PubMed: 30850298] Aortoiliac aneurysms
12 Antoniou, G. A., Rojoa, D., Antoniou, S. A. et al. (2019) Effect of Low Skeletal Muscle Mass on Post-operative Survival of Patients With Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: A Prognostic Factor Review and Meta-Analysis of Time-to-Event Data. European Journal of Vascular & Endovascular Surgery 13: 13 [PubMed: 31204184] Meta-analysis concerned with other risk factors that does not include a comparison of EVAR and OSR
13 Arko Frank R, Hill Bradley B, Olcott Cornelius, Harris E John, Jr, Fogarty Thomas J, and Zarins Christopher K (2002) Endovascular repair reduces early and late morbidity compared to open surgery for abdominal aortic aneurysm. Journal of endovascular therapy : an official journal of the International Society of Endovascular Specialists 9(6), 711–8 [PubMed: 12546569] No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
14 Arko Frank R, Hill Bradley B, Reeves Terrence R, Olcott Cornelius, Harris E John, Fogarty Thomas J, and Zarins Christopher K (2003) Early and late functional outcome assessments following endovascular and open aneurysm repair. Journal of endovascular therapy : an official journal of the International Society of Endovascular Specialists 10(1), 2–9 [PubMed: 12751922] No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
15 Arko Frank R, Lee W Anthony, Hill Bradley B, Olcott Cornelius th, Dalman Ronald L, Harris E John, Jr, Cipriano Paul, Fogarty Thomas J, and Zarins Christopher K (2002) Aneurysm-related death: primary endpoint analysis for comparison of open and endovascular repair. Journal of vascular surgery 36(2), 297–304 [PubMed: 12170210] No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
16 Barbey, S. M., Scali, S. T., Kubilis, P. et al. (2019) Interaction between frailty and sex on mortality after elective abdominal aortic aneurysm repair. Journal of Vascular Surgery. [PMC free article: PMC6878148] [PubMed: 31147120] Results presented separately for EVAR and OSR with no multivariable model
17 Barilla D, Sobocinski J, Stilo F, Maurel B, Spinelli F, and Haulon S (2014) Juxtarenal aortic aneurysm with hostile neck anatomy: midterm results of minilaparotomy versus f-EVAR. International angiology : a journal of the International Union of Angiology 33(5), 466–73 [PubMed: 25294289] Study compares EVAR with minilaparotomy (which is not within the scope of this review)
18 Bath, Jonathan, Smith, Jamie B., Kruse, Robin L. et al. (2018) Cohort study of risk factors for 30-day readmission after abdominal aortic aneurysm repair. VASA. Zeitschrift fur Gefasskrankheiten: 1–11 [PMC free article: PMC6486413] [PubMed: 30539688] No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
19 Beck Adam W, Goodney Philip P, Nolan Brian W, Likosky Donald S, Eldrup-Jorgensen Jens, Cronenwett Jack L, Vascular Study Group of Northern New, and England (2009) Predicting 1-year mortality after elective abdominal aortic aneurysm repair. Journal of vascular surgery 49(4), 838–4 [PubMed: 19341875] Study assesses risk factors. No comparisons were made between EVAR and OSR.
20 Becquemin J P, Bourriez A, D’Audiffret A, Zubilewicz T, Kobeiter H, Allaire E, Melliere D, and Desgranges P (2000) Mid-term results of endovascular versus open repair for abdominal aortic aneurysm in patients anatomically suitable for endovascular repair. European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery 19(6), 656–661 [PubMed: 10875781] No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
21 Beffa Lucas R, Petroski Gregory F, Kruse Robin L, and Vogel Todd R (2015) Functional status of nursing home residents before and after abdominal aortic aneurysm repair. Journal of vascular nursing : official publication of the Society for Peripheral Vascular Nursing 33(3), 106–11 [PMC free article: PMC4707957] [PubMed: 26298614] No protocol-specified outcomes were reported.
22 Berchiolli, Raffaella, Tomei, Francesca, Marconi, Michele et al. (2019) Hand-assisted laparoscopic surgery versus endovascular repair in abdominal aortic aneurysm treatment. Journal of vascular surgery [PubMed: 30718111] Laparoscopic surgery is beyond scope
23 Bergqvist, D., Mani, K., Troeng, T. et al. (2018) Treatment of aortic aneurysms registered in Swedvasc: Development reflected in a national vascular registry with an almost 100% coverage. Gefasschirurgie : Zeitschrift fur vaskulare und endovaskulare Chirurgie : Organ der Deutschen und der Osterreichischen Gesellschaft fur Gefasschirurgie unter Mitarbeit der Schweizerischen Gesellschaft fur Gefasschirurgie 23(5): 340–345 [PMC free article: PMC6133088] [PubMed: 30237668] No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
24 Biancari F, Catania A, and D’Andrea V (2011) Elective endovascular vs. open repair for abdominal aortic aneurysm in patients aged 80 years and older: systematic review and meta-analysis. European journal of vascular and endovascular surgery : the official journal of the European Society for Vascular Surgery 42(5), 571–6 [PubMed: 21820922] No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
25 Birch S E, Stary D R, and Scott A R (2000) Cost of endovascular versus open surgical repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms. The Australian and New Zealand journal of surgery 70(9), 660–6 [PubMed: 10976896] No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
26 Bosch J L, Beinfeld M T, Halpern E F, Lester J S, and Gazelle G S (2001) Endovascular versus open surgical elective repair of infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm: predictors of patient discharge destination. Radiology 220(3), 576–80 [PubMed: 11526250] Study includes people who received EVAR before 1999.
27 Bosch Johanna L, Kaufman John A, Beinfeld Molly T, Adriaensen Miraude E. A. P. M, Brewster David C, and Gazelle G Scott (2002) Abdominal aortic aneurysms: cost-effectiveness of elective endovascular and open surgical repair. Radiology 225(2), 337–44 [PubMed: 12409564] No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
28 Bostock, Ian C., Zarkowsky, Devin S., Hicks, Caitlin W. et al. (2018) Outcomes and Risk Factors Associated with Prolonged Intubation after EVAR. Annals of vascular surgery 50: 167–172 [PubMed: 29481928] No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
29 Boult Magg, Babidge Wendy, Anderson John, Denton Michael, Fitridge Robert, Harris John, Lawrence-Brown Michael, May James, Myerstt Kenneth, and Maddern Guy (2002) Australian audit for the endoluminal repair of abdominal aortic aneurysm: the first 12 months. ANZ journal of surgery 72(3), 190–5 [PubMed: 12071450] No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
30 Brazzelli, Miriam, Hernandez, Rodolfo, Sharma, Pawana et al. (2018) Contrast-enhanced ultrasound and/or colour duplex ultrasound for surveillance after endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair: a systematic review and economic evaluation. Health technology assessment (Winchester, England) 22(72): 1–220 [PMC free article: PMC6311615] [PubMed: 30543179] Not a comparison of EVAR and OSR
31 Brewster D C, Geller S C, Kaufman J A, Cambria R P, Gertler J P, LaMuraglia G M, Atamian S, and Abbott W M (1998) Initial experience with endovascular aneurysm repair: comparison of early results with outcome of conventional open repair. Journal of vascular surgery 27(6), 992–5 [PubMed: 9652461] Insufficient details were provided to ascertain study methodology.
32 British Society for Endovascular, Therapy, the Global Collaborators on Advanced Stent-Graft Techniques f, and Registry (2012) Early results of fenestrated endovascular repair of juxtarenal aortic aneurysms in the United Kingdom. Circulation 125(22), 2707–15 [PubMed: 22665884] This is a single arm study (case series) assessing of patients who underwent fenestrated EVAR.
33 Bruen Kevin J, Feezor Robert J, Daniels Michael J, Beck Adam W, and Lee W Anthony (2011) Endovascular chimney technique versus open repair of juxtarenal and suprarenal aneurysms. Journal of vascular surgery 53(4), 895–5 [PubMed: 21211934] Undocumented, apparently subjective matching procedure
34 Budtz-Lilly J, Venermo M, Debus S, Behrendt C A, Altreuther M, Beiles B, Szeberin Z, Eldrup N, Danielsson G, Thomson I, Wigger P, Bjorck M, Loftus I, and Mani K (2017) Editor’s Choice - Assessment of International Outcomes of Intact Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair over 9 Years. European journal of vascular and endovascular surgery : the official journal of the European Society for Vascular Surgery 54(1), 13–20 [PubMed: 28416191] No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
35 Burgers L T, Vahl A C, Severens J L, Wiersema A M, Cuypers P W. M, Verhagen H J. M, and Redekop W K (2016) Cost-effectiveness of Elective Endovascular Aneurysm Repair Versus Open Surgical Repair of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms. European journal of vascular and endovascular surgery : the official journal of the European Society for Vascular Surgery 52(1), 29–40 [PubMed: 27118618] No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
36 Canavati Rana, Millen Alistair, Brennan John, Fisher Robert K, McWilliams Richard G, Naik Jagjeeth B, and Vallabhaneni Srinivasa R (2013) Comparison of fenestrated endovascular and open repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms not suitable for standard endovascular repair. Journal of vascular surgery 57(2), 362–7 [PubMed: 23044256] No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
37 Cao Piergiorgio, Verzini Fabio, Parlani Gianbattista, Romano Lydia, De Rango, Paola, Pagliuca Valentino, and Iacono Gustavo (2004) Clinical effect of abdominal aortic aneurysm endografting: 7-year concurrent comparison with open repair. Journal of vascular surgery 40(5), 841–8 [PubMed: 15557895] Study includes people who received EVAR before 1999.
38 Capoccia L, Marino M, Gazzetti M, Biello A, Sbarigia E, and Speziale F (2011) Octogenarians submitted to elective infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm repair: Can they currently be considered “high-risk” for open repair?. Italian Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery 18(2), 57–63 No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
39 Capoccia Laura, and Riambau Vicente (2015) Endovascular repair versus open repair for inflammatory abdominal aortic aneurysms. The Cochrane database of systematic reviews (4), CD010313 [PMC free article: PMC10679967] [PubMed: 25879695] No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
40 Chahwan Santiago, Comerota Anthony J, Pigott John P, Scheuermann Barry W, Burrow Julia, and Wojnarowski Dennis (2007) Elective treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysm with endovascular or open repair: the first decade. Journal of vascular surgery 45(2), 258–262 [PubMed: 17263998] No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
41 Chambers D, Epstein D, Walker S, Fayter D, Paton F, Wright K, Michaels J, Thomas S, Sculpher M, and Woolacott N (2009) Endovascular stents for abdominal aortic aneurysms: a systematic review and economic model. Health technology assessment (Winchester, and England) 13(48), 1–iii [PubMed: 19849958] No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
42 Chan Y C, Morales J P, Gulamhuseinwala N, Sabharwal T, Carmichael M, Thomas S, Carrell T W. G, Reidy J F, and Taylor P R (2007) Large infra-renal abdominal aortic aneurysms: endovascular vs. open repair--single centre experience. International journal of clinical practice 61(3), 373–8 [PubMed: 17263699] No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
43 Chandra Venita, Trang Karen, Virgin-Downey Whitt, Dalman Ronald L, and Mell Matthew W (2018) Long-term outcomes after repair of symptomatic abdominal aortic aneurysms. Journal of vascular surgery. [PubMed: 29705087] Study compares outcomes of symptomatic and asymptomatic elective AAA repair.
44 Charbonneau, P., Hongku, K., Herman, C. R. et al. (2019) Long-term survival after endovascular and open repair in patients with anatomy outside instructions for use criteria for endovascular aneurysm repair. Journal of Vascular Surgery 21: 21 [PubMed: 31126766] No protocol-specified outcomes in adjusted analyses: only Cox regression over entire follow-up (including perioperative period)
45 Chinsakchai K, Phetpoonpipat W, Ruangsetakit C, Wongwanit C, Mutirangura P, Sermsathanasawadi N, Hongku K, and Hahtapornsawan S (2017) Outcomes of asymptomatic abdominal aortic aneurysm as compared between open aortic repair and endovascular aneurysm repair. Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand 100(3 Supplement 2), S162–S169 No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
46 Chinsakchai, K., Prapassaro, T., Salisatkorn, W. et al. (2018) Outcomes of Open Repair, Fenestrated Stent Grafting, and Chimney Grafting in Juxtarenal Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: Is It Time for a Randomized Trial?. Annals of Vascular Surgery [PubMed: 30476617] No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
47 Chisci Emiliano, Kristmundsson Thorarinn, de Donato, Gianmarco, Resch Timothy, Setacci Francesco, Sonesson Bjorn, Setacci Carlo, and Malina Martin (2009) The AAA with a challenging neck: outcome of open versus endovascular repair with standard and fenestrated stent-grafts. Journal of endovascular therapy : an official journal of the International Society of Endovascular Specialists 16(2), 137–46 [PubMed: 19456190] No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
48 Choi K, Han Y, Ko G Y, Cho Y P, and Kwon T W (2018) Early and Late Outcomes of Endovascular Aortic Aneurysm Repair versus Open Surgical Repair of an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: A Single-Center Study. Annals of Vascular Surgery 51, 187–191 [PubMed: 29772312] No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
49 Cochennec Frederic, Marzelle Jean, Allaire Eric, Desgranges Pascal, and Becquemin Jean-Pierre (2010) Open vs endovascular repair of abdominal aortic aneurysm involving the iliac bifurcation. Journal of vascular surgery 51(6), 1360–6 [PubMed: 20347547] No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
50 Cohnert T U, Oelert F, Wahlers T, Gohrbandt B, Chavan A, Farber A, Galanski M, and Haverich A (2000) Matched-pair analysis of conventional versus endoluminal AAA treatment outcomes during the initial phase of an aortic endografting program. Journal of endovascular therapy : an official journal of the International Society of Endovascular Specialists 7(2), 94–100 [PubMed: 10821095] Insufficient details were provided to ascertain study methodology.
51 Coscas Raphael, Dennery Marc, Javerliat Isabelle, Di Centa, Isabelle, Cudennec Tristan, Teillet Laurent, Goeau-Brissonniere Olivier, and Coggia Marc (2014) Laparoscopy versus EVAR for the treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysms in the octogenarian. Annals of vascular surgery 28(7), 1634–41 [PubMed: 24911811] Outcome measure assessed was the principal criterion of judgment: the composite rate of mortality and severe systemic complication. This is out of scope of the guideline.
52 Curci John A, Fillinger Mark F, Naslund Thomas C, Rubin Brian G, Excluder Bifurcated Endoprosthesis, and Investigators (2007) Clinical trial results of a modified gore excluder endograft: comparison with open repair and original device design. Annals of vascular surgery 21(3), 328–38 [PubMed: 17484969] Multivariate analysis does not provide any information about comparative efficacy of EVAR vs. OSR
53 Dakour Aridi, Hanaa N, Locham Satinderjit, Nejim Besma, Ghajar Nasr S, Alshaikh Husain, and Malas Mahmoud B (2018) Indications, risk factors, and outcomes of 30-day readmission after infrarenal abdominal aneurysm repair. Journal of vascular surgery 67(3), 747–758.e7 [PubMed: 28947230] This study specifically looks at “failure to rescue”, which is defined as: “30-day mortality rate in patients with at least one complication”. This is out of scope of this review.
54 Dakour-Aridi, Hanaa, Nejim, Besma, Locham, Satinderjit et al. (2019) Anemia and postoperative outcomes after open and endovascular repair of intact abdominal aortic aneurysms. Journal of vascular surgery [PubMed: 30685198] No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
55 Davis, F. M., Jerzal, E., Albright, J. et al. (2019) Variation in the elective management of small abdominal aortic aneurysms and physician practice patterns. Journal of Vascular Surgery 02: 02 [PubMed: 30837184] Propensity matching for small and large AAA only
56 de Bruin, J L, Groenwold R H. H, Baas A F, Brownrigg J R, Prinssen M, Grobbee D E, Blankensteijn J D, and Group Dream Study (2016) Quality of life from a randomized trial of open and endovascular repair for abdominal aortic aneurysm. The British journal of surgery 103(8), 995–1002 [PubMed: 27059152] No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
57 de Bruin, Jorg Lucas, Karthikesalingam Alan, Holt Peter J, Prinssen Monique, Thompson Matt M, Blankensteijn Jan D, Dutch Randomised Endovascular Aneurysm Management Study, and Group (2016) Predicting reinterventions after open and endovascular aneurysm repair using the St George’s Vascular Institute score. Journal of vascular surgery 63(6), 1428–1433.e1 [PubMed: 27005591] No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
58 de Jesus-Silva, Seleno Glauber, de Oliveira, Victor Rodrigues, de Moraes-Silva, Melissa Andreia et al. (2018) Risk factors and short and medium-term survival after open and endovascular repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms. Jornal vascular brasileiro 17(3): 201–207 [PMC free article: PMC6326136] [PubMed: 30643505] No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
59 De Martino, Randall R, Brooke Benjamin S, Robinson William, Schanzer Andres, Indes Jeffrey E, Wallaert Jessica B, Nolan Brian W, Cronenwett Jack L, and Goodney Philip P (2013) Designation as “unfit for open repair” is associated with poor outcomes after endovascular aortic aneurysm repair. Circulation. Cardiovascular quality and outcomes 6(5), 575–81 [PMC free article: PMC4279216] [PubMed: 24046399] No comparisons were made between EVAR and OSR.
60 de Virgilio, C, Bui H, Donayre C, Ephraim L, Lewis R J, Elbassir M, Stabile B E, and White R (1999) Endovascular vs open abdominal aortic aneurysm repair: a comparison of cardiac morbidity and mortality. Archives of surgery (Chicago, and Ill. : 1960) 134(9), 947–1 [PubMed: 10487588] No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
61 Deery S E, Lancaster R T, Gubala A M, O’Donnell T F. X, Kwolek C J, Conrad M F, Cambria R P, and Patel V I (2018) Early Experience with Fenestrated Endovascular Compared to Open Repair of Complex Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms in a High-Volume Open Aortic Center. Annals of Vascular Surgery 48, 151–158 [PubMed: 29217447] Extremely small study (n=18) in which multivariable regression would not have been appropriate. Furthermore, it is unclear what time period mortality was measured in.
62 Desai Mital, Choke Edward, Sayers Robert D, Nath Mintu, and Bown Matthew J (2016) Sex-related trends in mortality after elective abdominal aortic aneurysm surgery between 2002 and 2013 at National Health Service hospitals in England: less benefit for women compared with men. European heart journal 37(46), 3452–3460 [PubMed: 27520304] No comparisons were made between EVAR and OSR.
63 Dias Paulo, Sampaio Sergio, Rocha E Silva, Augusto, Roncon de Albuquerque, and R (2010) The need for reintervention is not higher after EVAR: an eight years single center experience. Revista portuguesa de cirurgia cardio-toracica e vascular : orgao oficial da Sociedade Portuguesa de Cirurgia Cardio-Toracica e Vascular 17(4), 245–50 [PubMed: 22611546] No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
64 Diehm Nicolas, Tsoukas Athanassios I, Katzen Barry T, Benenati James F, Baum Samuel, Pena Constantino, and Dick Florian (2008) Matched-pair analysis of endovascular versus open surgical repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms in young patients at low risk. Journal of vascular and interventional radiology : JVIR 19(5), 645–51 [PubMed: 18440450] Undocumented, apparently subjective matching procedure
65 Donald, G. W., Ghaffarian, A. A., Isaac, F. et al. (2018) Preoperative frailty assessment predicts loss of independence after vascular surgery. Journal of Vascular Surgery 68(5): 1382–1389 [PubMed: 29773431] No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
66 Donas Konstantinos P, Eisenack Markus, Panuccio Giuseppe, Austermann Martin, Osada Nani, and Torsello Giovanni (2012) The role of open and endovascular treatment with fenestrated and chimney endografts for patients with juxtarenal aortic aneurysms. Journal of vascular surgery 56(2), 285–90 [PubMed: 22554426] No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
67 Duque Santos, A, Reyes Valdivia, A, Romero Lozano, M A, Aracil Sanus, E, Ocana Guaita, J, and Gandarias C (2018) Outcomes of open and endovascular repair of inflammatory abdominal aortic aneurysms. Vascular 26(2), 203–208 [PubMed: 28841130] No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
68 Endicott Kendal M, Emerson Dominic, Amdur Richard, and Macsata Robyn (2017) Functional status as a predictor of outcomes in open and endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair. Journal of vascular surgery 65(1), 40–45 [PubMed: 27460908] Study pools outcomes of EVAR and OSR and examines risk factors. No comparisons were made between treatments.
69 Esce Antoinette, Medhekar Ankit, Fleming Fergal, Noyes Katia, Glocker Roan, Ellis Jennifer, Raman Kathleen, Stoner Michael, and Doyle Adam (2018) Superior 3-Year Value of Open and Endovascular Repair of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm with High-Volume Providers. Annals of vascular surgery 46, 17–29 [PubMed: 28887243] Health economic analysis that only considers outcomes of people who survived after the perioperative period. This is not within the scope of this review.
70 Eslami MH, Rybin D, Doros G (2015) Comparison of a Vascular Study Group of New England risk prediction model with established risk prediction models of in-hospital mortality after elective abdominal aortic aneurysm repair. J Vasc Surg. 62(5):1125–33.e2. [PubMed: 26187291] Study pools the outcomes of EVAR and open repair and looks at risk factors for the whole group.
71 Fotis Theofanis, Tsoumakidou Georgia, Katostaras Theophanis, Kalokairinou Athina, Konstantinou Evangelos, Kiki Vozides, and Perdikides Theodosios (2008) Cost and effectiveness comparison of endovascular aneurysm repair versus open surgical repair of abdominal aortic aneurysm: a single-center experience. Journal of vascular nursing : official publication of the Society for Peripheral Vascular Nursing 26(1), 15–21 [PubMed: 18295163] No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
72 Freyrie A, Gargiulo M, Gallitto E, Faggioli G L, Testi G, Giovanetti F, and Stella A (2012) Abdominal aortic aneurysms with short proximal neck: comparison between standard endograft and open repair. The Journal of cardiovascular surgery 53(5), 617–23 [PubMed: 22406966] No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
73 Garcia-Madrid C, Josa M, Riambau V, Mestres C A, Muntana J, and Mulet J (2004) Endovascular versus open surgical repair of abdominal aortic aneurysm: a comparison of early and intermediate results in patients suitable for both techniques. European journal of vascular and endovascular surgery : the official journal of the European Society for Vascular Surgery 28(4), 365–72 [PubMed: 15350557] No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
74 Gattuso, R., Picone, V., Belli, C. et al. (2019) Treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysms and coexisting cancer: Endovascular versus traditional approach. Italian Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery 26(2): 76–80 No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
75 Giles Kristina A, Schermerhorn Marc L, O’Malley A James, Cotterill Philip, Jhaveri Ami, Pomposelli Frank B, and Landon Bruce E (2009) Risk prediction for perioperative mortality of endovascular vs open repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms using the Medicare population. Journal of vascular surgery 50(2), 256–62 [PMC free article: PMC2785461] [PubMed: 19249184] More recent publications from the same study group, assessing a similar population (derived from the same sampling frame) were available.
76 Gnus Jan, Ferenc Stanislaw, Dziewiszek Malgorzata, Rusiecki Leslaw, and Witkiewicz Wojciech (2015) Comparison of Endovascular Aneurysm Repair with Open Repair in Patients with Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm in Our Own Material in Years 2002-2011. Advances in clinical and experimental medicine : official organ Wroclaw Medical University 24(3), 475–9 [PubMed: 26467137] No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
77 Goodney Philip P, Tavris Dale, Lucas F Lee, Gross Thomas, Fisher Elliott S, and Finlayson Samuel R. G (2010) Causes of late mortality after endovascular and open surgical repair of infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysms. Journal of vascular surgery 51(6), 1340–1347.e1 [PMC free article: PMC5292250] [PubMed: 20385469] Insufficient details were provided to ascertain study methodology.
78 Goodyear Stephen J, Yow Heng, Saedon Mahmud, Shakespeare Joanna, Hill Christopher E, Watson Duncan, Marshall Colette, Mahmood Asif, Higman Daniel, and Imray Christopher He (2013) Risk stratification by pre-operative cardiopulmonary exercise testing improves outcomes following elective abdominal aortic aneurysm surgery: a cohort study. Perioperative medicine (London, and England) 2(1), 10 [PMC free article: PMC3964330] [PubMed: 24472159] No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
79 Greenberg Roy K, Chuter Timothy A. M, Sternbergh W Charles, 3rd, Fearnot Neal E, and Zenith Investigators (2004) Zenith AAA endovascular graft: intermediate-term results of the US multicenter trial. Journal of vascular surgery 39(6), 1209–18 [PubMed: 15192559] Although authors stated that regression was performed, they did not report data in a reasonable format to inform this NICE review.
80 Gupta, A. K., Alshaikh, H. N., Dakour-Aridi, H. et al. (2019) Real-world cost analysis of endovascular repair versus open repair in patients with nonruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms. Journal of Vascular Surgery 03: 03 [PubMed: 31171423] No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
81 Gurakar, M., Locham, S., Alshaikh, H. N. et al. (2019) Risk factors and outcomes for bowel ischemia after open and endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair. Journal of Vascular Surgery 05: 05 [PubMed: 30850284] No protocol-specified outcomes were reported.
82 Health Quality, and Ontario (2009) Fenestrated endovascular grafts for the repair of juxtarenal aortic aneurysms: an evidence-based analysis. Ontario health technology assessment series 9(4), 1–51 [PMC free article: PMC3377528] [PubMed: 23074534] No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
83 Hicks Caitlin W, Obeid Tammam, Arhuidese Isibor, Qazi Umair, and Malas Mahmoud B (2016) Abdominal aortic aneurysm repair in octogenarians is associated with higher mortality compared with nonoctogenarians. Journal of vascular surgery 64(4), 956–965.e1 [PubMed: 27364946] Study includes people with ruptured AAAs in its analysis. Ruptured AAAs are not within the scope of this review.
84 Hill Bradley B, Wolf Yehuda G, Lee W Anthony, Arko Frank R, Olcott Cornelius th, Schubart Peter J, Dalman Ronald L, Harris E John, Fogarty Thomas J, and Zarins Christopher K (2002) Open versus endovascular AAA repair in patients who are morphological candidates for endovascular treatment. Journal of endovascular therapy : an official journal of the International Society of Endovascular Specialists 9(3), 255–61 [PubMed: 12096937] No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
85 Hinterseher Irene, Kuffner Herold, Koch Rainer, Gabel Gabor, Saeger Hans D, and Smelser Diane (2012) Comparison of survival rates for abdominal aortic aneurysm treatment methods. World journal of surgery 36(4), 917–22 [PubMed: 22354486] No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
86 Ho P, Yiu W K, Cheung G C. Y, Cheng S W. K, Ting A C. W, and Poon J T. C (2006) Systematic review of clinical trials comparing open and endovascular treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysm. Surgical Practice 10(1), 24–37 No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
87 Hoel Andrew W, Faerber Adrienne E, Moore Kayla O, Ramkumar Niveditta, Brooke Benjamin S, Scali Salvatore T, Sedrakyan Art, and Goodney Philip P (2017) A pilot study for long-term outcome assessment after aortic aneurysm repair using Vascular Quality Initiative data matched to Medicare claims. Journal of vascular surgery 66(3), 751–759.e1 [PMC free article: PMC5561525] [PubMed: 28222989] No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
88 Hoshina K, Hosaka A, Takayama T, Kato M, Ohkubo N, Okamoto H, Shigematsu K, and Miyata T (2012) Outcomes after open surgery and endovascular aneurysm repair for abdominal aortic aneurysm in patients with massive neck atheroma. European journal of vascular and endovascular surgery : the official journal of the European Society for Vascular Surgery 43(3), 257–61 [PubMed: 22230600] No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
89 Hsieh, W. C., Kan, C. D., Hsieh, C. C. et al. (2019) Improved outcomes from endovascular aortic repair in younger patients: Towards improved risk stratification. Vascular: 1708538119843420 [PMC free article: PMC6909194] [PubMed: 31081493] Meta-analysis of observational data including unadjusted
90 Hughes Kakra, Abdulrahman Hamdi, Prendergast Tahira, Rose David A, Ongu’ti Sharon, Tran Daniel, Cornwell Edward E, 3rd, Obisesan Thomas, and Amankwah Kwame S (2015) Abdominal aortic aneurysm repair in nonagenarians. Annals of vascular surgery 29(2), 183–8 [PubMed: 25461753] No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
91 Hwang Deokbi, Park Sujin, Kim Hyung-Kee, Lee Jong-Min, and Huh Seung (2017) Reintervention Rate after Open Surgery and Endovascular Repair for Nonruptured Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms. Annals of vascular surgery 43, 134–143 [PubMed: 28478164] No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
92 Hynes Niamh, and Sultan Sherif (2007) A prospective clinical, economic, and quality-of-life analysis comparing endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR), open repair, and best medical treatment in high-risk patients with abdominal aortic aneurysms suitable for EVAR: the Irish patient trial. Journal of endovascular therapy : an official journal of the International Society of Endovascular Specialists 14(6), 763–76 [PubMed: 18052596] No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
93 Iannelli G, Monaco M, Di Tommaso, L, Piscione F, Stassano P, Mainenti P P, Laurino S, and Spampinato N (2005) Endovascular vs. open surgery of abdominal aortic aneurysm in high-risk patients: a single center experience. The Thoracic and cardiovascular surgeon 53(5), 291–4 [PubMed: 16208615] No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
94 Joh Jin Hyun, Park Yun-Young, Cho Sung-Shin, and Park Ho-Chul (2016) National trends for open and endovascular repair of aneurysms in Korea: 2004-2013. Experimental and therapeutic medicine 12(5), 3333–3338 [PMC free article: PMC5103787] [PubMed: 27882159] No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
95 Jonker Frederik H. W, Schlosser Felix J. V, Dewan Michael, Huddle Matthew, Sergi Michael, Indes Jeffrey E, Dardik Alan, and Muhs Bart E (2010) Abdominal aortic aneurysm repair in obese patients: improved outcome after endovascular treatment compared with open surgery. Vascular and endovascular surgery 44(2), 105–9 [PubMed: 20034936] No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
96 Joo, Hyun-Chel, Lee, Seung-Hyun, Chang, Byung-Chul et al. (2019) Late open conversion after endovascular abdominal aortic repair: a 20-year experience. The Journal of cardiovascular surgery 60(1): 73–80 [PubMed: 29532650] Study reports outcomes of EVAR only – no comparison with OSR
97 Jordan William D, Alcocer Francisco, Wirthlin Douglas J, Westfall Andrew O, and Whitley David (2003) Abdominal aortic aneurysms in “high-risk” surgical patients: comparison of open and endovascular repair. Annals of surgery 237(5), 623–30 [PMC free article: PMC1514512] [PubMed: 12724628] No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
98 Kalra Kanika, and Arya Shipra (2017) A comparative review of open and endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repairs in the national operative quality improvement database. Surgery 162(5), 979–988 [PubMed: 28720226] Narrative review of studies.
99 Karkkainen, Jussi M., Sandri, Giuliano de A., Tenorio, Emanuel R. et al. (2018) Prospective assessment of health-related quality of life after endovascular repair of pararenal and thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms using fenestrated-branched endografts. Journal of vascular surgery [PubMed: 30714570] Study reports outcomes of EVAR only – no comparison with OSR
100 Karmy-Jones Riyad, Bloch Robert, and Nicholls Stephen (2009) A comparison of endovascular repair versus open repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms in a community setting. Innovations (Philadelphia, and Pa.) 4(5), 261–4 [PubMed: 22437165] No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
101 Karthikesalingam Alan, Holt Peter J. E, Patterson Benjamin O, Vidal-Diez Alberto, Sollazzo Giuseppe, Poloniecki Jan D, Hinchliffe Robert J, and Thompson Matthew M (2013) Elective open suprarenal aneurysm repair in England from 2000 to 2010 an observational study of hospital episode statistics. PloS one 8(5), e64163 [PMC free article: PMC3662715] [PubMed: 23717559] No comparisons were made between EVAR and OSR.
102 Karthikesalingam, A., Grima, M. J., Holt, P. J. et al. (2018) Comparative analysis of the outcomes of elective abdominal aortic aneurysm repair in England and Sweden. The British journal of surgery 105(5): 520–528 [PMC free article: PMC5900926] [PubMed: 29468657] No protocol-specified outcomes in adjusted analyses (90-day mortality and single Cox model for 0–5yr)
103 Kato Takayoshi, Tamaki Mototsugu, Tsunekawa Tomohiro, Motoji Yusuke, Hirakawa Akihiro, Okawa Yasuhide, and Tomita Shinji (2017) Health-related quality of life prospectively evaluated by the 8-item short form after endovascular repair versus open surgery for abdominal aortic aneurysms. Heart and vessels 32(8), 960–968 [PubMed: 28314974] No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
104 Katsargyris A, Oikonomou K, Klonaris C, Topel I, and Verhoeven E L. G (2013) Comparison of outcomes with open, fenestrated, and chimney graft repair of juxtarenal aneurysms: Are we ready for a paradigm shift?. Journal of Endovascular Therapy 20(2), 159–169 [PubMed: 23581756] Systematic review: individual studies were assessed to ascertain eligibility for inclusion in this NICE review.
105 Kayssi Ahmed, DeBord Smith, Ann, Roche-Nagle Graham, and Nguyen Louis L (2015) Health-related quality-of-life outcomes after open versus endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair. Journal of vascular surgery 62(2), 491–8 [PubMed: 26211382] No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
106 Kennedy N A, Flynn L M, Berg R M, Lorelli D R, Rama K, and Rizk Y (2010) The evaluation of morbidity and mortality in abdominal aortic aneurysm repair patients as related to body mass index. American Journal of Surgery 199(3), 369–371 [PubMed: 20226912] No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
107 Kisis Kaspars, Krievins Dainis, Naskovica Karina, Gedins Marcis, Savlovskis Janis, Ezite Natalija, Lietuvietis Edvins, and Zarins Kristaps (2012) Quality of life after endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair: nellix sac-anchoring endoprosthesis versus open surgery. Medicina (Kaunas, and Lithuania) 48(6), 286–91 [PubMed: 22885361] No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
108 Komshian, S., Farber, A., Patel, V. I. et al. (2019) Patients with end-stage renal disease have poor outcomes after endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair. Journal of Vascular Surgery 69(2): 405–413 [PubMed: 29945838] EVAR only
109 Kontopodis Nikolaos, Antoniou Stavros A, Georgakarakos Efstratios, and Ioannou Christos V (2015) Endovascular vs Open Aneurysm Repair in the Young: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Journal of endovascular therapy : an official journal of the International Society of Endovascular Specialists 22(6), 897–904 [PubMed: 26403831] No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
110 Kontopodis, Nikolaos, Tavlas, Emmanouil, Georgakarakos, Efstratios et al. (2018) Has Anatomic Complexity of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms Undergoing Open Surgical Repair Changed after the Introduction of Endovascular Treatment? Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Comparative Studies. Annals of vascular surgery 52: 292–301 [PubMed: 29886211] Study reports outcomes of OSR only – no comparison with EVAR
111 Krishnamoorthi H, Jeon-Slaughter H, Wall A, Banerjee S, Ramanan B, Timaran C, Modrall J G, and Tsai S (2018) Rate of secondary intervention after open versus endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair. Journal of Surgical Research 232, 99–106 [PubMed: 30463792] No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
112 Kulig Piotr, Lewandowski Krzysztof, Ziaja Damian, Zaniewski Maciej, and Kulig Jan (2016) Endovascular Aneurysm Repair or Open Aneurysm Repair for the Treatment of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm - The Latest Update. Polski przeglad chirurgiczny 88(3), 166–74 [PubMed: 27428840] Narrative review discussing various observational studies.
113 Langenberg Jasper C. M, Kluytmans Jan A. J. W, de Groot, Hans G W, Ho Gwan H, Veen Eelco J, Buimer M G, van der Laan, and Lijckle (2018) Surgical Site and Graft Infections in Endovascular and Open Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Surgery. Surgical infections 19(4), 424–429 [PubMed: 29630451] No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
114 Lareyre, F., Carboni, J., Chikande, J. et al. (2019) Association of Platelet to Lymphocyte Ratio and Risk of 30-Day Postoperative Complications in Patients Undergoing Abdominal Aortic Surgical Repair. Vascular and Endovascular Surgery 53(1): 5–11 [PubMed: 30021492] No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
115 Lederle F A, Stroupe K T, Open Versus Endovascular Repair Veterans Affairs Cooperative S, and Group (2012) Cost-effectiveness at two years in the VA Open Versus Endovascular Repair Trial. European journal of vascular and endovascular surgery : the official journal of the European Society for Vascular Surgery 44(6), 543–8 [PubMed: 23116986] No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
116 Lederle Frank A (2004) Abdominal aortic aneurysm-open versus endovascular repair. The New England journal of medicine 351(16), 1677–9 [PubMed: 15483287] No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
117 Lederle Frank A, Freischlag Julie A, Kyriakides Tassos C, Matsumura Jon S, Padberg Frank T, Jr, Kohler Ted R, Kougias Panagiotis, Jean-Claude Jessie M, Cikrit Dolores F, Swanson Kathleen M, and Group Over Veterans Affairs Cooperative Study (2012) Long-term comparison of endovascular and open repair of abdominal aortic aneurysm. The New England journal of medicine 367(21), 1988–97 [PubMed: 23171095] No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
118 Lee Hong-Gi, Clair Daniel G, and Ouriel Kenneth (2013) Ten-year comparison of all-cause mortality after endovascular or open repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms: a propensity score analysis. World journal of surgery 37(3), 680–7 [PubMed: 23224132] Study includes people who received EVAR before 1999.
119 Lee Kevin, Tang Elaine, Dubois Luc, Power Adam H, DeRose Guy, and Forbes Thomas L (2015) Durability and survival are similar after elective endovascular and open repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms in younger patients. Journal of vascular surgery 61(3), 636–41 [PubMed: 25457459] No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
120 Lee S Y, Peacock M R, Farber A, Shah N K, Eslami M H, Kalish J A, Rybin D, Komshian S, and Siracuse J J (2017) Perioperative Infections after Open Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair Lead to Increased Risk of Subsequent Complications. Annals of Vascular Surgery 44, 203-210 [PubMed: 28483623] Study only assesses outcomes of people who underwent OSR.
121 Li, B., Khan, S., Salata, K. et al. (2019) A systematic review and meta-analysis of the long-term outcomes of endovascular versus open repair of abdominal aortic aneurysm. Journal of Vascular Surgery 27: 27 [PubMed: 31147117] Meta-analysis of observational data including unadjusted
122 Lijftogt N, Vahl A C, Wilschut E D, Elsman B H. P, Amodio S, van Zwet, E W, Leijdekkers V J, Wouters M W. J. M, Hamming J F, Dutch Society of Vascular Surgery, the Steering Committee of the Dutch Surgical Aneurysm Audit, the Dutch Institute for Clinical, and Auditing (2017) Adjusted Hospital Outcomes of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Surgery Reported in the Dutch Surgical Aneurysm Audit. European journal of vascular and endovascular surgery : the official journal of the European Society for Vascular Surgery 53(4), 520–532 [PubMed: 28256396] No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
123 Lilja F, Mani K, and Wanhainen A (2017) Editor’s Choice - Trend-break in Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair With Decreasing Surgical Workload. European journal of vascular and endovascular surgery : the official journal of the European Society for Vascular Surgery 53(6), 811–819 [PubMed: 28392057] Study about how AAA management has changed in Sweden over different time periods. No comparisons were performed between EVAR and OSR.
124 Limet R, and Creemers E (2000) Comparison between open and closed repair for abdominal aortic aneurysms: a word of caution. Acta chirurgica Belgica 100(1), 12–5 [PubMed: 10776521] No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
125 Lindstrom, I., Khan, N., Vanttinen, T. et al. (2019) Psoas Muscle Area and Quality Are Independent Predictors of Survival in Patients Treated for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms. Annals of Vascular Surgery 56: 183–193.e3 [PubMed: 30476615] Not a comparison of EVAR and OSR
126 Locham, Satinderjit, Dakour-Aridi, Hanaa, Nejim, Besma et al. (2018) Outcomes and cost of open versus endovascular repair of intact thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm. Journal of vascular surgery 68(4): 948–955.e1 [PubMed: 29789217] Thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms (with no subgroup for type IV cases)
127 Lottman Patricia E. M, Laheij Robert J. F, Cuypers Philip W. M, Bender Mart, and Buth Jacob (2004) Health-related quality of life outcomes following elective open or endovascular AAA repair: a randomized controlled trial. Journal of endovascular therapy : an official journal of the International Society of Endovascular Specialists 11(3), 323–9 [PubMed: 15174920] No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
128 Maeda H, Umezawa H, Hattori T, Nakamura T, Umeda T, Kobayashi H, Kawachi H, Iida A, and Shiono M (2013) Early and late outcomes of inflammatory abdominal aortic aneurysms: comparison with the outcomes after open surgical and endovascular aneurysm repair in literature reviews. International angiology : a journal of the International Union of Angiology 32(1), 67–73 [PubMed: 23435394] No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
129 Maeda Koji, Ohki Takao, Kanaoka Yuji, Baba Takeshi, Kaneko Kenjirou, and Shukuzawa Kota (2017) Comparison between Open and Endovascular Repair for the Treatment of Juxtarenal Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms: A Single-Center Experience with Midterm Results. Annals of vascular surgery 41, 96–104 [PubMed: 28238929] No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
130 Majd P, Ahmad W, Galas N, and Brunkwall J S (2018) Patients Older Than 80 Years Can Reach Their Normal Life Expectancy After Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair: A Comparison Between Endovascular Aneurysm Repair and Open Surgery. Journal of Endovascular Therapy 25(2), 247–251 [PubMed: 29466897] No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
131 Majd Payman, Ahmad Wael, Becker Ingrid, and Brunkwall Jan Sigge (2017) Ten-Year Single-Center Results of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Treatment: Endovascular versus Open Repair. Annals of vascular surgery 44, 113–118 [PubMed: 28546041] Study includes people who received EVAR before 1999.
132 Makaroun Michel S, Chaikof Elliot, Naslund Thomas, and Matsumura Jon S (2002) Efficacy of a bifurcated endograft versus open repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms: a reappraisal. Journal of vascular surgery 35(2), 203–10 [PubMed: 11854716] No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
133 Malas Mahmoud B, Jordan William D, Cooper Michol A, Qazi Umair, Beck Adam W, Belkin Michael, Robinson William, and Fillinger Mark (2015) Performance of the Aorfix endograft in severely angulated proximal necks in the PYTHAGORAS United States clinical trial. Journal of vascular surgery 62(5), 1108–17 [PubMed: 26321596] No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
134 Mani Kevin, Bjorck Martin, Lundkvist Jonas, and Wanhainen Anders (2008) Similar cost for elective open and endovascular AAA repair in a population-based setting. Journal of endovascular therapy : an official journal of the International Society of Endovascular Specialists 15(1), 1–11 [PubMed: 18254676] Health economic analysis that explores risk factors that lead to increased treatment costs.
135 Manis George, Feuerman Martin, and Hines George L (2006) Open aneurysm repair in elderly patients not candidates for endovascular repair (EVAR): Comparison with patients undergoing EVAR or preferential open repair. Vascular and endovascular surgery 40(2), 95–101 [PubMed: 16598356] No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
136 Manunga Jesse, Sullivan Timothy, Garberich Ross, Alden Peter, Alexander Jason, Skeik Nedaa, Titus Jessica, Stephenson Elliott, and Cragg Andrew (2018) Single-center experience with complex abdominal aortic aneurysms treated by open or endovascular repair using fenestrated/branched endografts. Journal of vascular surgery 68(2), 337–347 [PubMed: 29510915] No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
137 Markar, Sheraz R., Vidal-Diez, Alberto, Sounderajah, Viknesh et al. (2018) A population-based cohort study examining the risk of abdominal cancer after endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair. Journal of vascular surgery [PubMed: 30583890] Study conflates elective and emergency cases
138 Marques De Marino, Pablo, Martinez Lopez, Isaac, Cernuda Artero, Inaki et al. (2018) Renal function after abdominal aortic aneurysm repair in patients with baseline chronic renal insufficiency: open vs. endovascular repair. International angiology : a journal of the International Union of Angiology 37(5): 377–383 [PubMed: 30203638] No protocol-specified outcomes in adjusted analyses (single Cox model for 0–3.5yr)
139 Martinez, Rennier, Gaffney, Lukas, Parreco, Joshua et al. (2018) Nationally Representative Readmission Factors Associated with Endovascular versus Open Repair of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm. Annals of vascular surgery 53: 105–116 [PubMed: 30092423] No protocol-specified outcomes
140 Matsumura JS, Brewster DC, Makaroun MS, et al. (2003) A multicenter controlled clinical trial of open versus endovascular treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysm. Journal of Vascular Surgery. 37(2):262–271 [PubMed: 12563194] No recruitment dates stated; likely to include participants who underwent EVAR before 1999.
141 May J, White G H, Waugh R, Ly C N, Stephen M S, Jones M A, and Harris J P (2001) Improved survival after endoluminal repair with second-generation prostheses compared with open repair in the treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysms: a 5-year concurrent comparison using life table method. Journal of vascular surgery 33(2 Suppl), S21–6 [PubMed: 11174808] No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
142 Mazzaccaro Daniela, Nano Giovanni, Settembrini Alberto M, Carmo Michele, Dallatana Raffaello, Salvati Simone, Malacrida Giovanni, and Settembrini Piergiorgio G (2017) Open and endovascular elective treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysms: a real-world experience. Surgery today 47(11), 1347–1355 [PubMed: 28386748] No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
143 Mehta Manish, Byrne W John, Robinson Handel, Roddy Sean P, Paty Philip S. K, Kreienberg Paul B, Feustel Paul, Darling R Clement, and 3rd (2012) Women derive less benefit from elective endovascular aneurysm repair than men. Journal of vascular surgery 55(4), 906–13 [PubMed: 22322123] Study assessed differences between men and women, and went on to assess risk factors for mortality in women who underwent EVAR.
144 Mehta Manish, Roddy Sean P, Darling R Clement, 3rd, Ozsvath Kathleen J, Kreienberg Paul B, Paty Philip S. K, Chang Benjamin B, and Shah Dhiraj M (2005) Infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm repair via endovascular versus open retroperitoneal approach. Annals of vascular surgery 19(3), 374–8 [PubMed: 15735945] No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
145 Menezes Fabio Husemann, Ferrarezi Barbara, Souza Moises Amancio de, Cosme Susyanne Lavor, and Molinari Giovani Jose Dal Poggetto (2016) Results of Open and Endovascular Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair According to the E-PASS Score. Brazilian journal of cardiovascular surgery 31(1), 22–30 [PMC free article: PMC5062688] [PubMed: 27074271] No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
146 Michel Morgane, Becquemin Jean-Pierre, Marzelle Jean, Quelen Celine, Durand-Zaleski Isabelle, and participants Window Trial (2018) Editor’s Choice - A Study of the Cost-effectiveness of Fenestrated/branched EVAR Compared with Open Surgery for Patients with Complex Aortic Aneurysms at 2 Years. European journal of vascular and endovascular surgery : the official journal of the European Society for Vascular Surgery 56(1), 15–21 [PubMed: 29342417] Secondary publication of included study (Michel et al., 2016), but outcome measures which are not in line with the scope of this review.
147 Miranda S P, Miranda P C, Volpato M G, Folino M C, Kambara A M, Rossi F H, and Izukawa N M (2014) Open vs. Endovascular repair of abdominal aortic aneurysm: A comparative analysis. Jornal Vascular Brasileiro 13(4), 276–284 No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
148 Mistry P P, Becker P, Van Marle, and J (2007) A prospective comparison of secondary interventions and mortality in open and endovascular infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm repair South African journal of surgery. Suid-Afrikaanse tydskrif vir chirurgie 45(2), 39–42 [PubMed: 17674559] No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
149 Moore W S, Kashyap V S, Vescera C L, and Quinones-Baldrich W J (1999) Abdominal aortic aneurysm: a 6-year comparison of endovascular versus transabdominal repair. Annals of surgery 230(3), 298–8 [PMC free article: PMC1420875] [PubMed: 10493477] No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
150 Moore Wesley S (2003) The Guidant Ancure bifurcation endograft: five-year follow-up. Seminars in vascular surgery 16(2), 139–43 [PubMed: 12920684] No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
151 Moore Wesley S, Matsumura Jon S, Makaroun Michel S, Katzen Barry T, Deaton David H, Decker Maria, Walker Gary, Investigators E VT, and Guidant (2003) Five-year interim comparison of the Guidant bifurcated endograft with open repair of abdominal aortic aneurysm. Journal of vascular surgery 38(1), 46–55 [PubMed: 12844088] No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
152 Morisaki Koichi, Matsumoto Takuya, Matsubara Yutaka, Inoue Kentaro, Aoyagi Yukihiko, Matsuda Daisuke, Tanaka Shinichi, Okadome Jun, and Maehara Yoshihiko (2016) Elective endovascular vs. open repair for abdominal aortic aneurysm in octogenarians. Vascular 24(4), 348–54 [PubMed: 26223528] No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
153 Mujib M, Alcocer F, Passman M, Matthews T C, and Jordan W D (2013) Secondary procedures and long-term morbidity and mortality following endovascular and open repair of abdominal aortic aneurysm. Vascular Disease Management 10(7), E124–E129 No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
154 Nordon I M, Hinchliffe R J, Holt P J, Loftus I M, and Thompson M M (2009) Modern treatment of juxtarenal abdominal aortic aneurysms with fenestrated endografting and open repair--a systematic review. European journal of vascular and endovascular surgery : the official journal of the European Society for Vascular Surgery 38(1), 35–41 [PubMed: 19346140] No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
155 Onohara, T., Kyuragi, R., Inoue, K. et al. (2018) Late-Onset Malignant Neoplasms and Their Prognostic Factors after Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair. Annals of Vascular Surgery [PubMed: 30476610] No protocol-specified outcomes
156 Overbey Douglas M, Glebova Natalia O, Chapman Brandon C, Hosokawa Patrick W, Eun John C, and Nehler Mark R (2017) Morbidity of endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair is directly related to diameter. Journal of vascular surgery 66(4), 1037–1047.e7 [PubMed: 28433338] Data on desired outcomes were not extractable from the study manuscript.
157 Pane B, Spinella G, Signori A, Musio D, Perfumo M G, Lucertini G, Rousas N, and Palombo D (2014) Early and long-term outcomes after open or endovascular repair for abdominal aortic aneurysms in high-risk patients. The Journal of cardiovascular surgery 55(2), 257–63 [PubMed: 24670832] No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
158 Paolini David, Chahwan Santiago, Wojnarowski Dennis, Pigott John P, LaPorte Frankie, and Comerota Anthony J (2008) Elective endovascular and open repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms in octogenarians. Journal of vascular surgery 47(5), 924–7 [PubMed: 18358669] No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
159 Patel Ajay P, Langan Eugene M, 3rd, Taylor Spence M, Gray Bruce H, Carsten Christopher G, Cull David L, Snyder Bruce A, Stanbro Marcus D, Youkey Jerry R, and Sullivan Timothy M (2003) An analysis of standard open and endovascular surgical repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms in octogenarians. The American surgeon 69(9), 744–748 [PubMed: 14509320] No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
160 Patel Virendra I, Lancaster Robert T, Conrad Mark F, Lamuraglia Glenn M, Kwolek Christopher J, Brewster David C, and Cambria Richard P (2011) Comparable mortality with open repair of complex and infrarenal aortic aneurysm. Journal of vascular surgery 54(4), 952–9 [PubMed: 21723071] Study does not compare interventions: instead it is a comparison between different types of AAA (e.g. complex, non-complex) and their outcomes.
161 Pecoraro, Felice, Gloekler, Steffen, Mader, Caecilia E. et al. (2018) Mortality rates and risk factors for emergent open repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms in the endovascular era. Updates in surgery 70(1): 129–136 [PubMed: 28913787] Study includes people with ruptured AAAs in its analysis. Ruptured AAAs are not within the scope of this review.
162 Peterson Brian G, Matsumura Jon S, Brewster David C, Makaroun Michel S, Excluder Bifurcated Endoprosthesis, and Investigators (2007) Five-year report of a multicenter controlled clinical trial of open versus endovascular treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysms. Journal of vascular surgery 45(5), 885–90 [PubMed: 17398057] No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
163 Pfeiffer T, Reiher L, Grabitz K, and Sandmann W (1998) Open surgery or endovascular treatment of the abdominal aortic aneurysm-quality assurance is urgently needed. Journal des maladies vasculaires 23(5), 393–8 [PubMed: 9894199] No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
164 Piffaretti Gabriele, Mariscalco Giovanni, Riva Francesca, Fontana Federico, Carrafiello Gianpaolo, and Castelli Patrizio (2014) Abdominal aortic aneurysm repair: long-term follow-up of endovascular versus open repair. Archives of medical science : AMS 10(2), 273–82 [PMC free article: PMC4042047] [PubMed: 24904660] Study pools data on unruptured and ruptured AAA in its analyses.
165 Prault Trent L, Stevens Scott L, Freeman Michael B, Cassada David, Hardin Rob, and Goldman Mitchell H (2004) Open versus endo: early experience with endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair beyond the clinical trials. The heart surgery forum 7(5), E459–61 [PubMed: 15799925] No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
166 Prinssen Monique, Buskens Erik, de Jong, Sjors E, Buth Jacob, Mackaay Albert J, van Sambeek, Marc R, Blankensteijn Jan D, and participants Dream trial (2007) Cost-effectiveness of conventional and endovascular repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms: results of a randomized trial. Journal of vascular surgery 46(5), 883–890 [PubMed: 17980274] No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
167 Quinney Brent E, Parmar Gaurav M, Nagre Shardul B, Patterson Mark, Passman Marc A, Taylor Steve, Chambers James, and Jordan William D (2011) Long-term single institution comparison of endovascular aneurysm repair and open aortic aneurysm repair. Journal of vascular surgery 54(6), 1592–8 [PubMed: 22137301] No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
168 Rasheed Khurram, Cullen John P, Seaman Matthew J, Messing Susan, Ellis Jennifer L, Glocker Roan J, Doyle Adam J, and Stoner Michael C (2016) Aortic anatomic severity grade correlates with resource utilization. Journal of vascular surgery 63(3), 569–76 [PubMed: 26610647] This is a health economic analysis that explores risk factors that lead to increased treatment costs.
169 Ren Shiyan, Fan Xueqiang, Ye Zhidong, and Liu Peng (2012) Long-term outcomes of endovascular repair versus open repair of abdominal aortic aneurysm. Annals of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery : official journal of the Association of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeons of Asia 18(3), 222–7 [PubMed: 22790994] No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
170 Revuelta Suero, S., Martinez Lopez, I., Hernandez Mateo, M. et al. (2019) Outcomes of the Repair of 1000 Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms in the Endovascular Era. Annals of Vascular Surgery 22: 22 [PubMed: 30802567] Study includes people who received EVAR before 1999.
171 Robinson William P, Huang Wei, Rosen Amy, Schanzer Andres, Fang Hua, Anderson Frederick A, and Messina Louis M (2015) The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Inpatient Quality Indicator #11 overall mortality rate does not accurately assess mortality risk after abdominal aortic aneurysm repair. Journal of vascular surgery 61(1), 44–9 [PubMed: 25065583] Study assesses the utility of risk assessment tools across different hospitals and does not make comparisons between treatment options.
172 Rocha, Rodolfo V., Friedrich, Jan O., Elbatarny, Malak et al. (2018) A systematic review and meta-analysis of early outcomes after endovascular versus open repair of thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms. Journal of vascular surgery 68(6): 1936–1945.e5 [PubMed: 30470373] Thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms (with no subgroup for type IV cases)
173 Rose John, Evans Christopher, Barleben Andrew, Bandyk Dennis, Wilson S Eric, Chang David C, and Lane John (2014) Comparative safety of endovascular aortic aneurysm repair over open repair using patient safety indicators during adoption. JAMA surgery 149(9), 926–32 [PubMed: 25007317] Outcomes of patients with unruptured and ruptured AAAs were pooled together in the analyses.
174 Rucinska, Z., Juzwiszyn, J., Bolanowska, Z. et al. (2018) The evaluation of the postoperative course in patients operated due to abdominal aortic aneurysm as urgent or elective procedure. Polski Przeglad Chirurgiczny 90(6): 1–5 [PubMed: 30652689] No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
175 Sajid Muhammad S, Desai Mittal, Haider Zishan, Baker Daryll M, and Hamilton George (2008) Endovascular aortic aneurysm repair (EVAR) has significantly lower perioperative mortality in comparison to open repair: a systematic review. Asian journal of surgery 31(3), 119–23 [PubMed: 18658009] No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
176 Sala-Almonacil Vicente A, Zaragoza-Garcia Jose M, Ramirez-Montoya Mauricio, Molina-Nacher Vicente, Martinez-Perello Inmaculada, and Gomez-Palones Francisco J (2017) Fenestrated and chimney endovascular aneurysm repair versus open surgery for complex abdominal aortic aneurysms. The Journal of cardiovascular surgery 58(6), 801–813 [PubMed: 28128541] No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
177 Salata, Konrad, Hussain, Mohamad A., de Mestral, Charles et al. (2018) Prevalence of Elective and Ruptured Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repairs by Age and Sex From 2003 to 2016 in Ontario, Canada. JAMA network open 1(7): e185418 [PMC free article: PMC6324588] [PubMed: 30646400] No protocol-specified outcomes
178 Sandford R M, Choke E, Bown M J, and Sayers R D (2014) What is the best option for elective repair of an abdominal aortic aneurysm in a young fit patient?. European journal of vascular and endovascular surgery : the official journal of the European Society for Vascular Surgery 47(1), 13–8 [PubMed: 24239144] No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
179 Sandridge Layne C, Baglioni A J, Jr, Kongable Gail L, and Harthun Nancy L (2006) Evaluation of the effect of endovascular options on infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm repair. The American surgeon 72(8), 700–6 [PubMed: 16913313] No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
180 Schermerhorn Marc L, Giles Kristina A, Hamdan Allen D, Dalhberg Suzanne E, Hagberg Robert, and Pomposelli Frank (2008) Population-based outcomes of open descending thoracic aortic aneurysm repair. Journal of vascular surgery 48(4), 821–7 [PubMed: 18586435] Superseded by an included study (Schermerhorn et al., 2015)
181 Schouten O, Dunkelgrun M, Feringa H H. H, Kok N F. M, Vidakovic R, Bax J J, and Poldermans D (2007) Myocardial Damage in High-risk Patients Undergoing Elective Endovascular or Open Infrarenal Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair. European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery 33(5), 544–549 [PubMed: 17196849] No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
182 Schouten O, Lever T M, Welten G M. J. M, Winkel T A, Dols L F. C, Bax J J, van Domburg, R T, Verhagen H J. M, and Poldermans D (2008) Long-term cardiac outcome in high-risk patients undergoing elective endovascular or open infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm repair. European journal of vascular and endovascular surgery : the official journal of the European Society for Vascular Surgery 36(6), 646–52 [PubMed: 18922711] No protocol-specified outcomes were reported.
183 Shahverdyan R, Majd M P, Thul R, Braun N, Gawenda M, and Brunkwall J (2015) F-EVAR does not Impair Renal Function more than Open Surgery for Juxtarenal Aortic Aneurysms: Single Centre Results. European journal of vascular and endovascular surgery : the official journal of the European Society for Vascular Surgery 50(4), 432–41 [PubMed: 26100450] No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
184 Sidloff D A, Saratzis A, Sweeting M J, Michaels J, Powell J T, Thompson S G, and Bown M J (2017) Sex differences in mortality after abdominal aortic aneurysm repair in the UK. The British journal of surgery 104(12), 1656–1664 [PMC free article: PMC5655705] [PubMed: 28745403] Study compares outcomes between men and women, and makes no comparisons between treatment options.
185 Siracuse J J, Schermerhorn M L, Meltzer A J, Eslami M H, Kalish J A, Rybin D, Doros G, Farber A, Vascular Study Group of New, and England (2016) Comparison of outcomes after endovascular and open repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms in low-risk patients. The British journal of surgery 103(8), 989–94 [PubMed: 27138354] Study includes people with ruptured AAA in its analyses.
186 Siracuse Jeffrey J, Gill Heather L, Graham Ashley R, Schneider Darren B, Connolly Peter H, Sedrakyan Art, and Meltzer Andrew J (2014) Comparative safety of endovascular and open surgical repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms in low-risk male patients. Journal of vascular surgery 60(5), 1154–8 [PubMed: 24957410] No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
187 Soler, R., Bartoli, M. A., Faries, C. et al. (2019) Fenestrated endovascular aneurysm repair and open surgical repair for the treatment of juxtarenal aortic aneurysms. Journal of Vascular Surgery. [PubMed: 30850294] No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
188 Soulez Gilles, Therasse Eric, Monfared Amir Abbas Tahami, Blair Jean-Francois, Choiniere Manon, Elkouri Stephane, Beaudoin Nathalie, Giroux Marie-France, Cliche Andree, Lelorier Jacques, and Oliva Vincent L (2005) Pain and quality of life assessment after endovascular versus open repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms in patients at low risk. Journal of vascular and interventional radiology : JVIR 16(8), 1093–100 [PubMed: 16105921] No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
189 Speicher Paul J, Barbas Andrew S, and Mureebe Leila (2014) Open versus endovascular repair of ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms. Annals of vascular surgery 28(5), 1249–57 [PubMed: 24512856] Study only assesses outcomes of people with ruptured AAA.
190 Steinmetz E, Abello N, Kretz B, Gauthier E, Bouchot O, and Brenot R (2010) Analysis of outcome after using high-risk criteria selection to surgery versus endovascular repair in the modern era of abdominal aortic aneurysm treatment. European journal of vascular and endovascular surgery : the official journal of the European Society for Vascular Surgery 39(4), 403–9 [PubMed: 20060753] No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
191 Stone William M, Fankhauser Grant T, Bower Thomas C, Oderich Gustavo S, Oldenburg W Andrew, Kalra Manju, Naidu Sailendra, and Money Samuel R (2012) Comparison of open and endovascular repair of inflammatory aortic aneurysms. Journal of vascular surgery 56(4), 951–6 [PubMed: 22703973] No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
192 Stroupe Kevin T, Lederle Frank A, Matsumura Jon S, Kyriakides Tassos C, Jonk Yvonne C, Ge Ling, Freischlag Julie A, Open Versus Endovascular Repair Veterans Affairs Cooperative S, and Group (2012) Cost-effectiveness of open versus endovascular repair of abdominal aortic aneurysm in the OVER trial. Journal of vascular surgery 56(4), 901–9.e2 [PubMed: 22640466] No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
193 Suckow Bjoern D, Goodney Philip P, Columbo Jesse A, Kang Ravinder, Stone David H, Sedrakyan Art, Cronenwett Jack L, and Fillinger Mark F (2018) National trends in open surgical, endovascular, and branched-fenestrated endovascular aortic aneurysm repair in Medicare patients. Journal of vascular surgery 67(6), 1690–1697.e1 [PMC free article: PMC5970963] [PubMed: 29290495] No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
194 Sultan Sherif, and Hynes Niamh (2011) Clinical efficacy and cost per quality-adjusted life years of pararenal endovascular aortic aneurysm repair compared with open surgical repair. Journal of endovascular therapy : an official journal of the International Society of Endovascular Specialists 18(2), 181–96 [PubMed: 21521058] No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
195 Takagi Hisato, and Umemoto Takuya (2011) A meta-analysis of randomized and risk-adjusted observational studies of endovascular versus open repair for ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm. Vascular and endovascular surgery 45(8), 717–9 [PubMed: 22262115] Systematic review: individual studies were reviewed to ascertain eligibility.
196 Tarride Jean-Eric, Blackhouse Gord, De Rose, Guy, Novick Teresa, Bowen James M, Hopkins Robert, O’Reilly Daria, and Goeree Ron (2008) Cost-effectiveness analysis of elective endovascular repair compared with open surgical repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms for patients at a high surgical risk: A 1-year patient-level analysis conducted in Ontario, Canada. Journal of vascular surgery 48(4), 779–87 [PubMed: 18639421] No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
197 Teivelis Marcelo Passos, Malheiro Daniel Tavares, Hampe Marcio, Dalio Marcelo Bellini, and Wolosker Nelson (2016) Endovascular Repair of Infrarenal Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Results in Higher Hospital Expenses than Open Surgical Repair: Evidence from a Tertiary Hospital in Brazil. Annals of vascular surgery 36, 44–54 [PubMed: 27421204] No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
198 Teufelsbauer Harald, Polterauer Peter, Lammer Johannes, Huk Ihor, Nanobachvili Josif, and Kretschmer Georg (2006) Repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms: the benefits of offering both endovascular and open surgical techniques. Perspectives in vascular surgery and endovascular therapy 18(3), 238–46 [PubMed: 17172539] This is a narrative review of studies that includes the authors’ opinions
199 Teufelsbauer Harald, Prusa Alexander M, Wolff Klaus, Polterauer Peter, Nanobashvili Josif, Prager Manfred, Holzenbein Thomas, Thurnher Siegfried, Lammer Johannes, Schemper Michael, Kretschmer Georg, and Huk Ihor (2002) Endovascular stent grafting versus open surgical operation in patients with infrarenal aortic aneurysms: a propensity score-adjusted analysis. Circulation 106(7), 782–7 [PubMed: 12176947] Although propensity analysis was performed, it used to assess risk factors and wasn’t used to compare EVAR with OSR.
200 The Japanese Society For Vascular Surgery Database Management Committee, Member and Ncd Vascular Surgery Data Analysis, Team (2018) Vascular Surgery in Japan: 2011 Annual Report by the Japanese Society for Vascular Surgery. Annals of vascular diseases 11(3): 377–397 [PMC free article: PMC6200613] [PubMed: 30402195] No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
201 Thomas Dustin, Anderson David, Hulten Edward, McRae Fiora, Ellis Shane, Malik Jamil A, Villines Todd C, and Slim Ahmad M (2015) Open versus endovascular repair of abdominal aortic aneurysm: Incidence of cardiovascular events in 632 patients in a department of defense cohort over 6-year follow-up. Vascular 23(3), 234–9 [PubMed: 25134851] No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
202 Thompson, Simon G., Bown, Matthew J., Glover, Matthew J. et al. (2018) Screening women aged 65 years or over for abdominal aortic aneurysm: a modelling study and health economic evaluation. Health technology assessment (Winchester, England) 22(43): 1–142 [PMC free article: PMC6119819] [PubMed: 30132754] Not a comparison of EVAR and OSR
203 Trenner M, Kuehnl A, Salvermoser M, Reutersberg B, Geisbuesch S, Schmid V, and Eckstein H H (2018) Editor’s Choice - High Annual Hospital Volume is Associated with Decreased in Hospital Mortality and Complication Rates Following Treatment of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms: Secondary Data Analysis of the Nationwide German DRG Statistics from 2005 to 2013. European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery 55(2), 161 [PubMed: 29289619] Although propensity analysis was performed, it used to assess risk factors and wasn’t used to compare EVAR with OSR.
204 Trenner, M., Kuehnl, A., Reutersberg, B. et al. (2018) Nationwide analysis of risk factors for in-hospital mortality in patients undergoing abdominal aortic aneurysm repair. The British journal of surgery 105(4): 379–387 [PubMed: 29417985] No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
205 Tsilimparis Nikolaos, Perez Sebastian, Dayama Anand, Ricotta Joseph J, and 2nd (2012) Age-stratified results from 20,095 aortoiliac aneurysm repairs: should we approach octogenarians and nonagenarians differently?. Journal of the American College of Surgeons 215(5), 690–701 [PubMed: 22863795] No comparisons made across interventions. Instead comparisons are made across different age groups of people treated by EVAR
206 Turnbull Irene C, Criado Frank J, Sanchez Luis, Sadek Mikel, Malik Rajesh, Ellozy Sharif H, Marin Michael L, and Faries Peter L (2010) Five-year results for the Talent enhanced Low Profile System abdominal stent graft pivotal trial including early and long-term safety and efficacy. Journal of vascular surgery 51(3), 537–2 [PubMed: 20206803] No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
207 Unsgard, R. G., Altreuther, M., Lange, C. et al. (2019) Five-year results of endovascular aortic repair used according to instructions for use give a good general outcome for abdominal aortic aneurysm. SAGE Open Medicine 7: 2050312119853434 [PMC free article: PMC6535726] [PubMed: 31205704] No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
208 Valdivia, A. R., Fuente, M. F., Santos, A. D. et al. (2019) Impact of the Aortic Graft on Arterial Stiffness and Inflammatory Biomarkers after Endovascular Aortic Repair or Open Surgical Repair in Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Disease. Annals of Vascular Surgery 23: 23 [PubMed: 30802592] No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
209 van Bochove, Cornelis A, Burgers Laura T, Vahl Anco C, Birnie Erwin, van Schothorst, Marien G, and Redekop William K (2016) Cost-effectiveness of open versus endovascular repair of abdominal aortic aneurysm. Journal of vascular surgery 63(3), 827–38.e2 [PubMed: 26916588] No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
210 Wahlgren Carl Magnus, Malmstedt Jonas, Swedish Vascular, and Registry (2008) Outcomes of endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair compared with open surgical repair in high-risk patients: results from the Swedish Vascular Registry. Journal of vascular surgery 48(6), 1382–9 [PubMed: 18829239] Although authors stated that regression was performed, they did not report data in a reasonable format to inform this NICE review.
211 Wang, J. C., Chien, W. C., Chung, C. H. et al. (2019) Association between surgical repair of aortic aneurysms and the diagnosis of intracranial aneurysms. Journal of Vascular Surgery 13: 13 [PubMed: 31204216] No protocol-specified outcomes were reported.
212 Wang, Jen-Chun, Chien, Wu-Chien, Tzeng, Nian-Sheng et al. (2019) Surgical repair of aortic aneurysms and reduced incidence of dementia. International journal of cardiology 278: 46–50 [PubMed: 30553496] No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
213 Wanhainen A, Bylund N, Björck M. (2008) Outcome after abdominal aortic aneurysm repair in Sweden 1994-2005. Br J Surg. 95(5):564–70. [PubMed: 18300269] Study includes people who received EVAR before 1999.
214 White G H, May J, McGahan T, Yu W, Waugh R C, Stephen M S, and Harris J P (1996) Historic control comparison of outcome for matched groups of patients undergoing endoluminal versus open repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms. Journal of vascular surgery 23(2), 201–2 [PubMed: 8637097] Insufficient details were provided to ascertain study methodology.
215 Williams Christopher R, and Brooke Benjamin S (2017) Effectiveness of open versus endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair in population settings: A systematic review of statewide databases. Surgery 162(4), 707–720 [PubMed: 28242088] No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
216 Wilt Timothy J, Lederle Frank A, Macdonald Roderick, Jonk Yvonne C, Rector Thomas S, and Kane Robert L (2006) Comparison of endovascular and open surgical repairs for abdominal aortic aneurysm. Evidence report/technology assessment (144), 1–113 [PMC free article: PMC4780951] [PubMed: 17764213] Systematic review of multiple study designs: individual studies were reviewed to ascertain suitability.
217 Yoshitani, Kenji, Masui, Kenichi, Kawaguchi, Masahiko et al. (2018) Clinical Utility of Intraoperative Motor-Evoked Potential Monitoring to Prevent Postoperative Spinal Cord Injury in Thoracic and Thoracoabdominal Aneurysm Repair: An Audit of the Japanese Association of Spinal Cord Protection in Aortic Surgery Database. Anesthesia and analgesia 126(3): 763–768 [PubMed: 29283918] Thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms (with no subgroup for type IV cases)
218 Zeebregts C J, Geelkerken R H, van der Palen, J, Huisman A B, de Smit, P, van Det, and R J (2004) Outcome of abdominal aortic aneurysm repair in the era of endovascular treatment. The British journal of surgery 91(5), 563–8 [PubMed: 15122606] Multivariate analyses or propensity score matching were not used to compare EVAR with OSR.
220 Zhang Chang-Lie, Song Zhi-Hong, and Wang Fan (2016) Comparison of Efficacy of Endovascular Aneurysm Repair Versus Open Surgical Repair in Middle/High-Risk Patients With Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm. American journal of therapeutics 23(1), e37–43 [PubMed: 26295612] No propensity score matching, multivariable regression, or other statistical methods for adjusting for differences in case mix were performed.
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