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The pulsed electron avalanche knife (PEAK-fc) provides precise, tractionless cutting and effective coagulation for vitreoretinal surgery. This innovative device enhances surgical precision, safety, and ergonomics in complex ocular procedures.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Surgical Technology
  • Biomedical Engineering

Background:

  • Vitreoretinal surgery demands precise instrumentation for delicate tissue manipulation.
  • Existing electrosurgical tools may cause collateral damage or require significant traction.
  • The pulsed electron avalanche knife (PEAK-fc) is a novel device designed for precise, tractionless cutting in ocular procedures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the pulsed electron avalanche knife (PEAK-fc) for its advantages, disadvantages, safety, and surgical applicability in vitreoretinal surgery.
  • To assess the PEAK-fc's capability for both "cold" cutting and coagulation.
  • To determine the feasibility of bimanual procedures using the PEAK-fc's integrated fiberoptic.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective consecutive trial involving 18 patients undergoing vitreoretinal surgery.

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  • Procedures included epiretinal membrane transection, retinotomies, retinal vessel coagulation, and posterior membranectomy using PEAK-fc.
  • Evaluation of PEAK-fc's performance in detached and attached retina dissection, membrane removal, and capsule fibrosis excision.

    • Main Results:

    • Successful dissection of detached and attached retina in eight cases.
    • Sharp incision edges with no visible collateral damage; deeper retinal layers remained unaffected.
    • Effective removal of epiretinal membranes and immediate hemostasis of vascularized membranes using coagulation mode; no intraoperative complications observed.

    Conclusions:

    • The PEAK-fc enables precise and tractionless tissue cutting in ocular surgery.
    • The device's ability to perform both cold cutting and hot coagulation improves surgical precision, safety, and ergonomics.
    • PEAK-fc represents a significant advancement for vitreoretinal surgical techniques.