SAN FRANCISCO — Hypersonic vitrectomy devices, a method of vitreous removal in which ultrasonic power is used to actuate a vitrectomy probe, has the potential to replace current state-of-the-art guillotine vitrectomy cutters, but advances need to be made to improve the device’s ability to cut thick membranes more effectively, a speaker said here.
“Is it time to replace the guillotine cutter? In my opinion, not yet. Although this device is excellent in most situations and has some expanded capabilities, there are some limitations. Occasionally I find it doesn’t work as
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