title: Phakoemulsification with vitrectomy through the pars plana.
abstract: Phakoemulsification through a pars plana incision has been performed on 30 patients, as the initial portion of a combined lensectomy-vitrectomy operation. The technical ease of accomplishing lens removal and the reduced stress on the cornea and irido-ciliary area are described.
mesh_terms: D002387:Cataract Extraction / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D013525:Surgical Instruments; D014822:Vitreous Body / Q000601:surgery*