Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Vitreoretinal surgery using transconjunctival sutureless vitrectomy.

Young Jae Cho1, Jun Mo Lee, Sung Soo Kim

  • 1Institute of Vision and Research, Department of Ophthalmology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, 146-92 Dogok-dong, Kangnam-gu, Seoul 135-720, Korea.

Yonsei Medical Journal
|September 3, 2004
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Peripapillary Perfusion Analysis Using Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography in Patients with Normal Tension Glaucoma.

Korean journal of ophthalmology : KJO·2023
Same author

Baseline intraocular pressure: an independent risk factor in severe steroid-induced ocular hypertension after intravitreal dexamethasone implant.

Graefe's archive for clinical and experimental ophthalmology = Albrecht von Graefes Archiv fur klinische und experimentelle Ophthalmologie·2023
Same author

Effect of red ginseng on visual function and vision-related quality of life in patients with glaucoma.

Journal of ginseng research·2021
Same author

Repeated endotracheal tube cuff tears during nasotracheal intubation due to nasal cavity orthodontic micro-implant - A case report.

Anesthesia and pain medicine·2021
Same author

Pharmacological strategies to prevent postoperative delirium: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.

Anesthesia and pain medicine·2021
Same author

Relationship between N95 Amplitude of Pattern Electroretinogram and Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography in Open-Angle Glaucoma.

Journal of clinical medicine·2020

25-gauge Transconjunctival Sutureless Vitrectomy (TSV) offers a minimally invasive approach for vitreoretinal disorders. This technique demonstrated improved visual acuity and patient recovery with no site complications.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Surgical Innovation

Background:

  • Vitreoretinal disorders require surgical intervention.
  • Traditional vitrectomy techniques can be invasive.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of 25-gauge Transconjunctival Sutureless Vitrectomy (TSV).
  • To assess the safety and outcomes of 25-gauge TSV in patients with vitreoretinal disorders.

Main Methods:

  • Six patients underwent vitreoretinal surgery using 25-gauge TSV.
  • Surgical outcomes, including intraocular fluid/gas leakage, suture requirements, and complications at the entry site, were monitored.
  • Preoperative and postoperative visual acuity and intraocular pressure were recorded.

Main Results:

  • No significant intraocular fluid or gas leakage was observed at the entry site.

Related Experiment Videos

  • No sutures were required for conjunctival or scleral opening closure, and no entry site complications occurred.
  • Median visual acuity improved from 0.04 preoperatively to 0.45 postoperatively (12-week follow-up).
  • Median intraocular pressure increased slightly from 12.67 mmHg preoperatively to 15.67 mmHg on the first postoperative day.

    • Conclusions:

    • 25-gauge TSV is a safe and effective minimally invasive procedure for vitreoretinal disorders.
    • The technique simplifies the surgical procedure, potentially leading to faster recovery and improved patient outcomes.
    • Wider adoption of 25-gauge TSV may enhance patient comfort and care in managing vitreoretinal conditions.