title: [Theory and surgical technic of capsulorhexis].
abstract: Kapsulorhexis is a surgical technique for opening the anterior lens capsule with a circular, smooth-edged and continuous margin. Basically, the technique consists of a precisely controlled continuous capsular tear (rhexis), using only a sharp disposable needle with a bent tip. The method is reproducible, requires minimal instrumentation, is compatible with all current techniques of extracapsular surgery, and can be learned at no risk.
mesh_terms: D002387:Cataract Extraction / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007903:Lens Capsule, Crystalline / Q000601:surgery*; D007908:Lens, Crystalline / Q000601:surgery*; D009339:Needles
vernacular_title: Theorie und Operationstechnik der Kapsulorhexis.