27-Gauge Vitrectomy Minimal Sclerotomies for Maximal Results /

• Main Authors: Spandau, Ulrich (Author), Pavlidis, Mitrofanis (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2015.
• Edition: 1st ed. 2015.
• Subjects: Medicine.; Ophthalmology.; Surgery.; Medicine & Public Health.

This book provides step-by-step instructions on how to operate with 27G instrumentation in a wide range of surgical indications, including vitreous floaters, macular holes, dropped nucleus, retinal detachment, diabetic retinopathy, submacular hemorrhage, retinopathy of prematurity and much trauma. A...

Table of Contents:

• 27G: Development of 27G
• Differences between 27G and 25G /23G
• Disadvantages
• Advantages. Tools for 27G: Devices
• Instruments
• Future Developments / Needs. Techniques for 27G: Endoillumination
• Usage of Vitreous Cutter
• Posterior Hyaloid Detachment
• Membrane Peeling
• Delamination of Diabetic Membranes
• PVR Treatment
• Hemostasis and Marking of Retinal Tears
• Laser Treatment
• Fluid Air Exchange. Surgical Indications: Non Combined Vitrectomy
• Combined Phaco Vitrectomy
• MICVIT (Microincisional Cataract / Vitrectomy)
• Vitrectomy for Floaters
• Macular Pucker
• Macular Hole
• Vitreomacular Traction
• Dropped Nucleous
• Combined 27G PPV + Secondary IOL implantation
• Retinal Detachement
• Diabetic Retinopathy
• Silicone Oil Tamponade
• Silicone Oil Extraction
• Pediatric Vitrectomy
• Vitrectomy for Long Eyes
• Hybrid Procedures.