Bimanual, bipolar intraocular diathermy.
We performed bimanual, bipolar intraocular diathermy by using a No. 22 disposable needle and a vitrectomy instrument. The technique required a smaller wound than unimanual bipolar cautery and was combined with membrane peeling techniques. The bipolar technique limited the extent of coagulation effects better than unipolar diathermy methods.
D004564:Electrocoagulation / Q000379:methods*; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D013508:Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures