HOMESurgical InstrumentsINNOVATIONSM-2014 Scleral depressor combined with plug forceps for 3-port vitrectomy, Hanemoto
The new scleral depressor combined with plug forceps for 3-port vitrectomy has been developed. The tip of the new scleral depressor consists of two 4.0 mm thick non-slipping heads bent at an angle of 120 degrees that are connected to a cross-action handgrip. The wide bent tip of this scleral depressor is used for indentation of the sclera during peripheral vitrectomy. It is also used for grasping the plug from the opposite manipulation port while simultaneously indenting the sclera. The new scleral depressor facilitated peripheral vitrectomy with less changing of instruments and no notable complications in all cases. This instrument is useful for scleral indentation during peripheral vitrectomy.
AFFILIATIONS:
Hanemoto eye clinic
SPECIALITIES:
Retinal Detachment Surgery,
Diabetic Retinopathy Surgery,
Other Vitreoretinal Surgery,
Complicated Intraocular Lens Surgery,
Complicated Cataract Surgery
EDUCATION:
1992 M.D. - Kansai medical college
1992-97 University of Hiroshima School of Medicine
1997-99 Ideta Eye Hospital
BOARD CERTIFICATION:
1997 Japan Board of Ophthalmology
PRACTICE:
1999 to 2005 Vitreoretinal Surgeon - private practice, Ideta Eye Hospital
FELLOWSHIP:
1997-99 Ideta Eye Hospital
RESIDENCY:
1992-97 University of Hiroshima School of Medicine
MEDICAL SOCIETY AFFILIATIONS:
American Academy of Ophthalmology (1999)
The Association for Research in Vision & Ophthalmology-ARVO (2000)
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (2002)
European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (2004)
