title: Combined phacoemulsification, foldable intraocular lens implantation, and 25-gauge transconjunctival sutureless vitrectomy.
abstract: We describe a technique for combined cataract and vitreoretinal surgery using a 25-gauge transconjunctival sutureless vitrectomy system. This technique was successfully performed in 20 consecutive cases. Outcomes were assessed in terms of visual acuity, intraocular pressure, postoperative refractive error, and incidence of complications. The technical feasibility, rationale, and advantages and disadvantages of this technique are discussed.
authors.affiliation: From the Department of Ophthalmology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
authors.forename: Jong-uk
authors.initials: JU
authors.lastname: Hwang
authors.forename: Young Hee
authors.initials: YH
authors.lastname: Yoon
authors.forename: Deok-Soo
authors.initials: DS
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.forename: June-Gone
authors.initials: JG
authors.lastname: Kim
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002386:Cataract / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy; D003228:Conjunctiva / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D019654:Lens Implantation, Intraocular / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009339:Needles; D018918:Phacoemulsification / Q000379:methods*; D012164:Retinal Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery; D013536:Suture Techniques; D014792:Visual Acuity; D014821:Vitrectomy / Q000379:methods*