Practical handbook for small-gauge vitrectomy

Practical handbook for small-gauge vitrectomy: a step-by-step introduction to surgical techniques

by Spandau, Ulrich

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Since the development of 23G vitrectomy in 2004, the technique has revolutionized retinal surgery by overcoming a number of the problems associated with 20G and 25G systems and offering significant improvements in surgical capability and fluidics. This important book first discusses the instruments and equipment employed in 23G vitrectomy and then explains, step by step, the various surgical techniques with the aid of informative diagrams and many high-quality photos. In addition, videos are in…

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  • Full title :Practical handbook for small-gauge vitrectomy : a step-by-step introduction to surgical techniques / Ulrich Spandau, Heinrich Heimann.

Summary

Since the development of 23G vitrectomy in 2004, the technique has revolutionized retinal surgery by overcoming a number of the problems associated with 20G and 25G systems and offering significant improvements in surgical capability and fluidics. This important book first discusses the instruments and equipment employed in 23G vitrectomy and then explains, step by step, the various surgical techniques with the aid of informative diagrams and many high-quality photos. In addition, videos are included that document the different procedures, from the straightforward to the demanding. This book will serve as an immensely useful guide for all surgeons who are intending to make use of this exciting and increasingly used technique.

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Edition Statements

  • Publication Date:©2012.

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The Physical Object

  • Description:1 online resource (xix, 186 pages) : : illustrations (chiefly color)

Edition Identifiers

  • ISBN:9783642232947, 3642232949
  • DOI:10.1007/978-3-642-23294-7
  • oclc:ocn769756129
  • LC Classification:RE501
  • Dewey Decimal:617.7/46

Table of Contents

Introduction to small-gauge vitrectomy -- Equipment -- General considerations and techniques of pars plana vitrectomy -- Special techniques for pars plana vitrectomy -- Conventional vitrectomy with 3-port trocar system -- Bimanual vitrectomy with 4-port trocar system -- Diabetic retinopathy -- Dislocated IOL and dropped nucleus -- Endophthalmitis -- Detachment -- Trauma -- Surgical pearls -- Appendix.

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