Editing a PDF with Illustrator

Hey guys!
Im really new to editing and Adobe work. I had a graphic deisnger make me a flyer design and there is a specific part i want to delete and add new things to.
My question is, How do add a PDF file to Adobe Illustrator to edit it in a way where the original file isnt affected and I can still export it as a PDF?
Please help guys
Thankyou

Illustrator is NOT a general PDF editor. Some PDFs are good, some will be damaged in obvious ways, others subtle ways you will find much later.
Important exception, if
- you are SURE the file was made in Illustrator
- you are SURE it wasn't processed after that
- you are SURE you have the same release
- you are SURE the creator did use the option to save the original AI file inside the PDF
then you can edit and be working on the original.
Editing PDF files is a desperate last resort for when the original is lost, cannot be purchased for any amount of money, and the backups were eaten by termites.
When having work done, be sure you are contracted to get an editable file, not just a PDF. This may cost more, many designers consider this is not part of what the basic cost covers.

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