During an open exploration of above-knee popliteal artery,an incision is made into the femoral artery with a #11 knife blade and extended with Potts angulated scissors.What is the proper name of this surgical approach?

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In a femoral arteriotomy,the surgeon uses a #11 blade to create an incision over the stenotic area and lengthens the incision with a Potts angulated scissors to expose the full extent of the occluding plaque.

During an Open Exploration of Above-Knee Popliteal Artery,an Incision Is