Author Block: Amin Kherani, Julia Farah, Robert Gizicki, Geoff Williams
Author Disclosure Block: A. Kherani: None. J. Farah: None. R. Gizicki: None. G. Williams: None.

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Purpose: To report early experiences of Canadian vitreoretinal surgeons with 27 gauge technology
Study Design: A retrospective consecutive case series (surgeon’s experience)
Methods: Small gauge vitrectomy technology has revolutionized modern vitrectomy surgery with minimally invasive techniques and instrumentation. Improvements in surgical technology continue to push the limits of smaller instruments and even smaller gauge vitrectomy platforms. Our pilot study will review early experience of Canadian vitreoretinal surgeons with 27g technology and report on the perceived benefits of this novel technology. A brief historical review of vitrectomy technology and its modernization path to smaller gauge systems will highlight the surgical developments, advantages, efficiencies and limitations. Surgical images and videography will be used to highlight these outcomes.