The present invention is directed to a system, apparatus, and method for
treating, repairing, and/or replacing an aneurysm, preferably an aortic
aneurysm, and most preferably, an abdominal aortic aneurysm. The systems,
devices, and methods of the present invention include a first prosthesis
or stent gasket, and at least one second prosthesis for bypassing the
aneurysm. In preferred embodiments, the second prosthesis includes a
branch leg that may be disposed and anchored in an either a cross artery
or a downstream artery to facilitate fluid flow. In other preferred
embodiments, at least one third prosthesis is provided for establishing a
fluid flow channel through a second diseased artery to bypass an aneurysm
disposed therein. In accordance with the invention, the first artery may
be the abdominal aorta and the second artery may be an iliac artery.