Hybrid wide-angle viewing-endoscopic vitrectomy using a 3D visualization system

• Main Authors: Kita M, Mori Y, Hama S
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Dove Medical Press 2018-02-01
• Series: Clinical Ophthalmology
• Subjects: 25G vitrectomy; endoscope; wide-angle viewing system; 3D visualization system; hybrid
• Online Access: https://www.dovepress.com/hybrid-wide-angle-viewing-endoscopic-vitrectomy-using-a-3d-visualizati-peer-reviewed-article-OPTH

Mihori Kita, Yuki Mori, Sachiyo Hama Department of Ophthalmology, National Organization Kyoto Medical Center, Kyoto, Japan Purpose: To introduce a hybrid wide-angle viewing-endoscopic vitrectomy, which we have reported, using a 3D visualization system developed recently. Subjects and methods: We report a single center, retrospective, consecutive surgical case series of 113 eyes that underwent 25 G vitrectomy (rhegmatogenous retinal detachment or proliferative vitreoretinopathy, 49 eyes; epiretinal membrane, 18 eyes; proliferative diabetic retinopathy, 17 eyes; vitreous opacity or vitreous hemorrhage, 11 eyes; macular hole, 11 eyes; vitreomacular traction syndrome, 4 eyes; and luxation of intraocular lens, 3 eyes). Results: This system was successfully used to perform hybrid vitrectomy in the difficult cases, such as proliferative vitreoretinopathy and proliferative diabetic retinopathy. Conclusion: Hybrid wide-angle viewing-endoscopic vitrectomy using a 3D visualization system appears to be a valuable and promising method for managing various types of vitreoretinal disease. Keywords: 25 G vitrectomy, endoscope, wide-angle viewing system, 3D visualization system, hybrid