Father-Son Surgeons Perform Groundbreaking Medical Procedure Together: ‘So Proud of My Son, My Colleague’ (Exclusive)

system to perform an EVAR procedure inside a cardiac catheterization lab rather than a traditional operating room.

The minimally invasive technique uses small needle punctures instead of larger surgical incisions, which can help reduce pain and speed up recovery for patients.

While speaking about the experience exclusively with PEOPLE, Dr. Wasselle Jr. said getting to share the moment with his 65-year-old father made it especially meaningful.

“Throughout your career as a surgeon, you are always being watched,” he explained. “It begins in training — showing your mentors and teachers that you