DR. DEEKSHA RANI

Dr. ATUL KUMAR, DR.NASIQ HASAN

Abstract

Objective- To compare the outcome of VR Surgery in patients with primary and recurrent RRD with PVR on 3D- Digitally Assisted Visualization System (3D-DAVS) and Conventional Analogue Microscope (CAM).

Methods

68 patients with primary (50) or recurrent (18) RRD with PVR > C1 were included. One group underwent surgery on 3D- DAVS while the other on CAM. Patients were followed up for 3 months and outcomes measured.

Results

The median age was 52.5 (range 18- 68) years. Detachment rate was comparable in all groups. Mean duration of surgery in minutes for 3D DAVS and CAM group was 61.8 (±22.07) and 58.04 (±12.33) respectively in Primary RRD and 37.22 (±10.27) and 36.55 (±5.92) respectively in Recurrent RRD group. Endoillumination needed was half in 3D DAVS group. Satisfaction scores were higher for 3D DAVS group.

Conclusion

3D DAVS is a safe and effective modality or performing VR surgery in RRD with PVR, provides superior surgeon ergonomics and better learning opportunities to trainees.

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