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27 Gauge vitrectomy (pros & cons)
Author(s) -
Stangos A.
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
acta ophthalmologica
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.534
H-Index - 87
eISSN - 1755-3768
pISSN - 1755-375X
DOI - 10.1111/j.1755-3768.2017.03311
Subject(s) - vitreoretinal surgery , gauge (firearms) , instrumentation (computer programming) , vitrectomy , computer science , medicine , ophthalmology , history , archaeology , visual acuity , operating system
Summary The introduction of 23‐ and 25‐gauge systems was a game changer for vitreoretinal surgery. Recently, 27‐gauge systems have been commercialized. Only non‐complex cases would be suitable for surgery with the first generation 27‐gauge instrumentation. Recent enhacements however would allow the use of such systems even in very complex cases. In this special interest symposium we will discuss in depth the advantages and the limitations of 27‐gauge vitrectomy systems and ways to improve our outcomes.