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Historical Perspective on Iridocyclectomy: Contributions of Professor Leonid F. Linnik
Andrey Yarovoy1, Angelina Matyaeva1
1Department of Ocular Oncology and Radiotherapy, S. Fyodorov Eye Microsurgery NMRC, Moscow, Russia.
Background:
Iridocyclectomy still remains one of the main treatment options for intraocular anterior tumors. This surgical approach has undergone a century of development. Many famous ocular oncologists have contributed substantially to the advancement of the surgical removal of iridociliary tumors.
Summary:
The present article offers a historical overview of this surgical modality, surveys the evolution of techniques and approaches, and summarizes measures aimed at improving the efficacy and safety by reducing complication rates and managing intra- and postoperative adverse events. Special attention will be given to a contribution made by Prof. Leonid F. Linnik (1930-2008), a major Russian ocular oncologist.
Key Messages:
Although block excision continues to dominate contemporary practice, a variety of unresolved challenges necessitate further technological innovation.
