Modified Endolaser Instrument for Chandelier Scleral Buckling

Nilesh Raval, Yafeng Li, Alexander Pinhas, Gennady Landa, Avnish Deobhakta, Richard B. Rosen

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Abstract

Purpose: To report a new modification of an illuminated endolaser to facilitate safe endophotocoagulation during chandelier-assisted scleral buckling surgery. Methods: This case series comprised phakic patients with rhegmatogenous retinal detachments (RRDs) who had primary scleral buckling with chandelier endoillumination, external drainage, and endophotocoagulation using the modified endolaser instrument. Results: All 6 patients had successful outcomes after primary scleral buckling for RD repair without significant intraoperative or postoperative complications. Conclusions: The new modified endolaser instrument can be safely used in a nonvitrectomized eye during chandelier scleral buckling.

Original languageEnglish
JournalJournal of VitreoRetinal Diseases
DOIs
StateAccepted/In press - 2023
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • instrumentation and devices
  • lasers
  • pan retinal photocoagulation
  • prophylaxis of retinal detachment
  • retinal tear or break
  • rhegmatogenous retinal detachment
  • scleral buckling surgery
  • surgical techniques and maneuvers
  • vitreoretinal surgical instruments

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