25-gauge vitrectomy with gas tamponade for uncomplicated rhegmatogenous retinal detachment: experienced <i>vs.</i> inexperienced surgeons.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD) is a vision-threatening condition that requires prompt surgical intervention. With advancements in surgical techniques and equipment, pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) has become increasingly popular for the management of RRD. This, in turn, requires beginner vitreoretinal surgeons to be able to manage RRD early in their training.

Introduction

Comparison of the results and complication rates of a 25-gauge (25 g) PPV with gas tamponade for RRD between experienced and inexperienced surgeons.

Methods

This is a retrospective comparative consecutive case series study of patients with uncomplicated RRD treated with 25 g PPV with gas tamponade. Patients were divided into two groups: in the experienced surgeon group (ESG), the proc

SUBMITTER: Pencak M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12352418 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature