Efficiency of 23 Gauge Vitrectomy Performed by Four Sclera Ports System with Chandelier Endoillumination

Comparison with 23 Gauge Vitrectomy Performed by Three Sclera Ports System

Abstract

We compared the surgical duration and rates of intra- and postoperative complications between the three scleral port system and four scleral port system with chandelier endoillumination in 23-gauge (23G) vitrectomy for proliferative diabetic retinopathy and retinal detachment in order to estimate the safety of the four scleral port system. Thirty-three cases were managed by the three scleral port system, while 19 cases were managed by the four scleral port system. There were no apparent differences in either surgical duration or the rates of intra- and postoperative complications.