Advanced imaging has revolutionized our planning capabilities, and improvements in catheter technology, such as reduced profiles and enhanced materials, have made procedures safer and more effective.

Endovascular therapy is constantly evolving, driven by clinical needs and innovations from various disciplines.

At the 2025 International Symposium for Endovascular Therapy (ISET), a premier event set for February 2-5, 2025, in Hollywood, Florida, leading experts in the field of endovascular medicine will gather for panel discussions, keynote speeches and interactive workshops.

Today, my practice looks markedly different from my training, though the core principles guiding therapy remain unchanged. In my lecture at ISET, "The Importance of Collaborative Data in Complex Endovascular Aortic Repair and the Future of Aortic Care," I will highlight three key areas for development: artificial intelligence in patient care, centralization of complex case management, and non-radiation-based imaging techniques. 

While these are exciting advancements, improving patient care is not without challenges, including high costs, reintervention rates, and the need for ongoing surveillance. The rising cost of devices is concerning, especially as reimbursement doesn’t keep pace. Additionally, the complexities of the diseases we treat often lead to reinterventions. 

I recently participated in the American Heart Association guidelines for aortic care, where it became clear that the evidence for complex endovascular procedures is often limited. This realization led to the formation of the United States Aortic Research Consortium, which aims to generate high-quality evidence through prospective studies on fenestrated-branched endografts. 

The outcomes of over 1,000 elective endovascular repairs we published illustrate the significant potential for endovascular techniques in improving patient outcomes.

These advancements hold immense potential for enhancing the quality of care. Advanced imaging has revolutionized our planning capabilities, and improvements in catheter technology, such as reduced profiles and enhanced materials, have made procedures safer and more effective.

Innovations in complex aortic care and other new endovascular techniques, technologies, and procedures to improve patient care will be covered at ISET, with opportunities for discussion and debate with colleagues and faculty experts. Industry innovations and research will be at the forefront at ISET, with unparalleled opportunities to grow your knowledge. 

For more information or to register, visit hmpglobalevents.com/iset.

Dr. Oderich is professor of surgery, Chief of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Director of the Aortic Center, and Program Director for the Advanced Endovascular Aortic Fellowship at The University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston (UT Health) at McGovern Medical School.