Synopsis

This volume in the new Surgical Techniques in Ophthalmology series offers step-by-step authoritative guidance on how to successfully perform basic retina and vitreous surgery for retinal detachments, and epiretinal membranes as well as more involved procedures such as complex scleral buckle for ROP and vitrectomy surgery for PVR. A wealth of full-color illustrations and photographs, tricks of the trade, clinical pearls, and a complete list of instruments and devices help you hone your skills and optimize every outcome. Best of all, a concise format complements the commentary and the surgical procedures on the accompanying DVD show you exactly how to proceed.

Covers basic surgical principles as well as more involved procedures such as complex scleral buckle for ROP and vitrectomy surgery for diabetic tractional retinal detachments. vitreous surgery for PVR, ROP, and tumors, so you can refresh your technique or implement new ones.

Features 200 full-color illustrations and a bonus DVD containing operative video clips of every vitreoretinal procedure you will need to know, to help you master new procedures, improve outcomes, and learn the latest techniques faster.

Discusses post-operative care and potential complications of each surgical procedure, preparing you for any challenges you may face.

Doody Review Services

Reviewer: Sonia Mehta, MD (University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine)

Description: This book on the basics of retina and vitreous surgery focuses on surgical techniques. It is very useful for the daily care of patients and daily practice of retina and vitreous surgeons.

Purpose: The purpose is to describe surgical techniques in retina and vitreous surgery with less emphasis on exhaustive literature reviews and more emphasis on instrumentation, equipment, technique, and surgical pearls.

Audience: This is a wonderful book for new vitreoretinal surgeons, but it also could be useful for more experienced surgeons.

Features: The book covers vitreoretinal surgery, specifically surgery for scleral buckles, vitrectomy, epiretinal membrane, macular hole, vitreous hemorrhage, proliferative diabetic retinopathy, open globe, and submacular hemorrhages. It also covers intravitreal injections, pneumatic retinopexy, choroidal hemorrhage drainage, vitreous implants, vitreous biopsy, and surgery for intraocular tumors. An appropriate number of figures illustrate pertinent anatomy and important surgical points.

Assessment: Overall, this does an excellent job of describing modern day surgical techniques in retina and vitreous surgery in a format that is easy to understand for beginning retina surgeons. The factor that distinguishes this book from others in the field is the greater emphasis on surgical technique and daily patient care with less emphasis on literature review and historical perspectives. I particularly enjoyed the organization of the chapters, which breaks down each surgery by indications/contraindications, instrumentation, equipment, technique, outcome, and complications. This format is easy to understand and follow. The figures nicely illustrate useful surgical points and the DVD of surgical videos is an excellent adjunct to the book.

Biography

Director, Clinical Research, Retina Center, and Vice Chairman of the Phillips Eye Institute, PA, Minneapolis, MN; Assistant Clinical Professor, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN