Intraoperative parameters between femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery and conventional phacoemulsification surgery

Session Details

Session Title: Presented Poster Session: FLACS & Surgical Devices

Venue: Poster Village: Pod 1

First Author: : M.Pastore ITALY

Co Author(s): :    R. D'Aloisio   A. Bova   T. Candian   D. Tognetto              

Abstract Details

Purpose:

To evaluate and compare intraoperative parameters of femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery (FLACS) and traditional phacoemulsification procedure.

Setting:

Eye Clinic, Department of Medical, Surgical Sciences and Health, University of Trieste, Trieste, Italy

Methods:

Cumulative dissipated energy (CDE), U/S total time (UST), effective phacoemulsification time (EPT), total aspiration time (TAT) and infusion volume (IV) required during surgery (IV) were recorded from 88 patients who underwent cataract surgery performed with either FLACS (LenSx) or traditional phacoemulsification technique (Centurion Vision System).

Results:

There were no significant differences between the two groups in terms of intraoperative parameters, such as CDE (p= 0.925), UST (p= 0.883), EPT (p=0.337), TAT (p= 0.313) and IV (p= 0.237). No statistically significant difference was found between the two groups in terms of postoperative visual outcomes, as well (p= 0.612). No intraoperative and postoperative complications were observed in both groups.

Conclusions:

FLACS and traditional cataract surgery are equal in terms of efficacy and safety when the procedures are performed by an experienced surgeon and the comparison is affected by surgeon surgical technique for lens removal.

Financial Disclosure:

None