My husband went through this at 80 years.
It is a very high risk surgery so you want a highly rated surgeon.
It was touch and go for a while.
The recovery slow but the pain was well controlled. He never felt pain at all.
The alternative was that he would have to give up driving (if it bursts there is no warning)
There were compilations post surgery, but he had excellent care.
We still have him with us today. He is 83. ❤️