Cookeville Regional Medical Center has successfully performed the region’s first Thoracoabdominal Branch Endoprosthesis (TAMBE) procedure.
Vascular Surgeon Dr. Michael Sywak led the operation, alongside cardiothoracic surgeons Dr. Timothy Powell and Dr. Billy Parsons. The procedure offers hope to patients with complex aortic aneurysms.
CRMC is now among a small group of Tennessee hospitals capable of performing this state-of-the-art procedure. It is the fourth hospital in the state to offer TAMBE, alongside Baptist Hospital, University of Tennessee Knoxville and Vanderbilt University Medical Center. The first FDA-approved, off-the-shelf, endovascular repair solution for treating complex aneurysmal disease involving the visceral aorta, TAMBE provides a minimally invasive alternative to traditional open surgery.
This technology enables physicians to treat thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms more effectively, improving patient outcomes and reducing recovery times.
The patient’s qualification for the TAMBE procedure stemmed from his severe thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm, a dangerous condition that previously had limited treatment options.
The TAMBE stent system provides a revolutionary, minimally invasive alternative to traditional open surgery, offering patients a safer and more effective solution. The successful procedure marks a step forward for the hospital and the entire region.
“This is literally the most advanced treatment we can deliver to our patients,” Sywak said. “It’s FDA-approved, and before this, there was no good way to treat these complex aneurysms. Now, with this new technology, we can effectively manage these cases.”
To learn more about the vascular program, visit www.crmchealth.org or call 931-783-4269.