A simple twist technique for lens-sparing one-handed peripheral vitrectomy in phakic patients: a learning approach for junior surgeons

oleh: Goran Petrovski, Lyubomyr Lytvynchuk, Knut Stieger, David Petrovski

Format: Article
Diterbitkan: BMC 2022-12-01

Deskripsi

Abstract The evolution of vitrectomy has led to improved suturless techniques and minimally invasive surgery. Nevertheless, the procedure requires great bimanual dexterity and poses risk for lens touch, especially in the hands of less experienced junior surgeons. We hereby present a twist technique which allows for one-handed (right or left) peripheral vitrectomy without the need for one or several hand-switches with the vitreous cutter and avoids lens touch. The technique can be used as a learning approach for junior vitreoretinal surgeons.