Anterior capsulotomy by means of bipolar radio-frequency endodiathermy.
Anterior capsulotomy, a crucial step in extracapsular implant surgery, is performed by several methods. All must deal with the inherent capriciousness of the tense anterior capsule and so their precision is questionable. An anterior capsulotomy instrument that uses bipolar radio-frequency endodiathermy is described. The modulated high frequency current enables the surgeon to open the anterior capsule more accurately under controlled conditions.
Gassmann
F
F
University Eye Clinic, Zurich, Switzerland.
Schimmelpfennig
B
B
Klöti
R
R
D000867:Anterior Chamber; D003972:Diathermy; D004564:Electrocoagulation; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D007903:Lens Capsule, Crystalline / Q000601:surgery*; D007908:Lens, Crystalline / Q000601:surgery*; D013525:Surgical Instruments