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Optimizing Outcomes in Vitreoretinal Surgery

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When:
15:45, Saturday 2 Jun 2018 (1 hour 30 minutes)
Theme:
Retina
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
After this session, participants will be able to:
  • Describe the evolving role of pneumatic retinopexy in the management of retinal detachment
  • Compare the clinical and quality of life outcomes of different techniques of retinal detachment repair
  • Describe an innovative approach in the treatment of myopic macular schisis
CANMEDS ROLES: Medical Expert, Scholar

Sub Sessions

15:45 - 15:50 | 5 minutes

Peter Kertes

Participant
15:50 - 16:05 | 15 minutes
Keynote Speaker
16:15 - 16:25 | 10 minutes

Authors: Rachel Trussart, Tina Felfeli, Efrem D. Mandelcorn Author Disclosure Block: R. Trussart: None. T. Felfeli: None. E.D. Mandelcorn: None. Abstract Body: Purpose: To evaluate the success rate and complications of preoperative intravitreal injection of gas (PIG) with or without laser retinopexy (LR) combined with pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) for rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD) repair. Study Design: Prospective n...

16:25 - 16:35 | 10 minutes

Authors: Oluwadara Onasanya, Vinay Kansal, Kevin Colleaux, Nigel Rawlings Author Disclosure Block: O. Onasanya: None. V. Kansal: None. K. Colleaux: Grant/research support; Alcon, Novartis. Employment/honoraria/consulting fees; Allergan bayer, novartis, Bausch and Lomb, Bayer, Novartis. Membership on an advisory panel, standing committee or board of directors; Allergan, Bayer, Novartis. N. Rawlings: None. Abstract Body: Purpose: To ...

Vinay Kansal

Participant
16:35 - 16:45 | 10 minutes

Authors: Alaa AlAli, Serge Bourgault, Roxane J. Hillier, Rajeev H. Muni, Peter J. Kertes Author Disclosure Block: A. AlAli: None. S. Bourgault: None. R.J. Hillier: None. R.H. Muni: None. P.J. Kertes: None. Abstract Body: Purpose: To evaluate a new approach of sequential pneumatic retinopexies for the management of inferior rhegmatogenous retinal detachments with inferior breaks. Study Design: A multi-centre retrospective no...

Alaa AlAli MD

Participant

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