Combination 20 and 23-gauge transconjunctival vitrectomy: A new approach
The advent of smaller gauge instrumentation allows for minimally invasive vitreoretinal surgery (MIVS) as compared to conventional pars plana vitrectomy. Sutureless posterior segment surgery has the advantages of faster wound healing, minimal surgical trauma, decreased convalescence period besides r...
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| author | Kumar Atul Kakkar Aashish Jindal Shveta Rajesh R |
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| description | The advent of smaller gauge instrumentation allows for minimally invasive vitreoretinal surgery (MIVS) as compared to conventional pars plana vitrectomy. Sutureless posterior segment surgery has the advantages of faster wound healing, minimal surgical trauma, decreased convalescence period besides reduced postoperative astigmatism; however, slower gel removal and limited peripheral vitreous dissection are disadvantages with smaller gauge systems. We herein describe a new technique combining 23-gauge and 20-gauge vitrectomy to improve the effectiveness and outcomes of vitreoretinal surgery. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-48689036cf484ca485c739328b6bbeaa2022-12-21T22:22:35ZengWolters Kluwer Medknow PublicationsIndian Journal of Ophthalmology0301-47381998-36892009-01-01576459461Combination 20 and 23-gauge transconjunctival vitrectomy: A new approachKumar AtulKakkar AashishJindal ShvetaRajesh RThe advent of smaller gauge instrumentation allows for minimally invasive vitreoretinal surgery (MIVS) as compared to conventional pars plana vitrectomy. Sutureless posterior segment surgery has the advantages of faster wound healing, minimal surgical trauma, decreased convalescence period besides reduced postoperative astigmatism; however, slower gel removal and limited peripheral vitreous dissection are disadvantages with smaller gauge systems. We herein describe a new technique combining 23-gauge and 20-gauge vitrectomy to improve the effectiveness and outcomes of vitreoretinal surgery.http://www.ijo.in/article.asp?issn=0301-4738;year=2009;volume=57;issue=6;spage=459;epage=461;aulast=KumarCombined approachcomplex surgeries20-23-gauge vitrectomy |
| spellingShingle | Kumar Atul Kakkar Aashish Jindal Shveta Rajesh R Combination 20 and 23-gauge transconjunctival vitrectomy: A new approach Indian Journal of Ophthalmology Combined approach complex surgeries 20-23-gauge vitrectomy |
| title | Combination 20 and 23-gauge transconjunctival vitrectomy: A new approach |
| title_full | Combination 20 and 23-gauge transconjunctival vitrectomy: A new approach |
| title_fullStr | Combination 20 and 23-gauge transconjunctival vitrectomy: A new approach |
| title_full_unstemmed | Combination 20 and 23-gauge transconjunctival vitrectomy: A new approach |
| title_short | Combination 20 and 23-gauge transconjunctival vitrectomy: A new approach |
| title_sort | combination 20 and 23 gauge transconjunctival vitrectomy a new approach |
| topic | Combined approach complex surgeries 20-23-gauge vitrectomy |
| url | http://www.ijo.in/article.asp?issn=0301-4738;year=2009;volume=57;issue=6;spage=459;epage=461;aulast=Kumar |
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