Three-dimensional ocular endoscope system for vitrectomy

• Main Authors: Kita M, Kusaka M, Yamada H, Hama S
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Dove Medical Press 2019-08-01
• Series: Clinical Ophthalmology
• Subjects: endoscope; 3D; vitrectomy; hybrid; wide-angle view
• Online Access: https://www.dovepress.com/three-dimensional-ocular-endoscope-system-for-vitrectomy-peer-reviewed-article-OPTH

Mihori Kita, Mami Kusaka, Hiroshi Yamada, Sachiyo HamaDepartment of Ophthalmology, National Organization Kyoto Medical Center, Kyoto, JapanCorrespondence: Mihori KitaDepartment of Ophthalmology, National Organization Kyoto Medical Center, 1-1 Mukouhata-cho, Fukakusa, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto 612-8555, JapanTel [phone]Fax [phone]Email [e-mail]: To introduce a new three-dimensional (3D) endoscope system for vitrectomy.Subjects and methods: We report a single-center, retrospective, consecutive surgical case series of 391 eyes that underwent 25G hybrid vitrectomy. To create 3D endoscopic images, a 3D converter HD-3D-A was connected to a monocular endoscopic system.Results: The 3D endoscope system was successfully used to perform hybrid vitrectomy. No intra- or postoperative complications related to this system were encountered in any of the cases.Conclusion: This 3D endoscope system appears to be a valuable and promising tool for use in vitrectomy.Keywords: endoscope, 3D, vitrectomy, hybrid, wide-angle view