Very positive experience with Gore VBX balloon

This resource documents clinical experience with the Gore VBX balloon-expandable covered stent in peripheral vascular procedures. It shares observations on the device’s performance, handling characteristics, and outcomes from real-world use in vascular interventions.

The VBX stent’s precise deployment characteristics, strong radial force, and covered design make it particularly effective in complex anatomical locations such as the iliac arteries and aortic bifurcation. Its ability to be post-dilated allows fine adjustment of the final stent diameter to optimise apposition to the vessel wall.

Cases involving calcified iliac arteries, complex aorto-iliac occlusive disease, CERAB reconstructions, and situations where precise stent placement at an anatomical landmark is required benefit most from the VBX’s balloon-expandable design. It is also used in fenestrated and branched EVAR as a bridging stent.

Accumulating experience with specific devices allows surgeons to refine their technique, optimise device selection for different anatomical scenarios, and achieve more consistently good results. Sharing clinical experience through case reports and publications contributes to the broader body of knowledge that guides best practice in vascular intervention.

Yes. Mr Garbowski has extensive experience in complex endovascular vascular procedures, including the use of advanced stent systems for aorto-iliac and peripheral arterial disease. This experience supports the delivery of high-quality, individualised vascular care for patients with complex conditions.