A comparative study of combined small-incision cataract surgery with sutureless trabeculectomy versus trabeculectomy using W-shaped incision

Authors

  • AK Khurana Regional Institute of Ophthalmology, Pt BD Sharma, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Rohtak, Haryana
  • U Chawla Regional Institute of Ophthalmology, Pt BD Sharma, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Rohtak, Haryana
  • N Passi Regional Institute of Ophthalmology, Pt BD Sharma, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Rohtak, Haryana
  • A Jyoti Regional Institute of Ophthalmology, Pt BD Sharma, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Rohtak, Haryana
  • A Archana Regional Institute of Ophthalmology, Pt BD Sharma, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Rohtak, Haryana
  • A Yogesh Regional Institute of Ophthalmology, Pt BD Sharma, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Rohtak, Haryana

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/nepjoph.v3i1.4272

Keywords:

sutureless trabeculectomy, combined surgery, W-shaped trabeculectomy

Abstract

Introduction: Manual small-incision cataract surgery with trabeculectomy is now an acceptable option in the surgical management of combined cataract and glaucoma uncontrolled with maximum tolerated medical therapy.

Objective: To compare the results and complications of combined manual small-incision cataract surgery (SICS) and posterior chamber intraocular lens (PCIOL) implantation with trabeculectomy by sutureless versus W-shaped incision technique.

Materials and methods: The study included 30 eyes of 28 patients with senile cataract and primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) who were randomly divided into two groups. The patients in Group A (n = 15) underwent SICS with sutureless trabeculectomy and those in Group B (n =15) underwent SICS with trabeculectomy using W-shaped incision with one suture. Post-operative evaluation was done at the first post-operative day and thereafter on follow-ups at 1 week, 2 weeks, 4 weeks and 8 weeks.

Results: The mean preoperative and postoperative intraocular pressure (IOP) in Group A was 27.33 ± 3.35 mmHg and 16.13 ± 4.30 mmHg respectively and in Group B it was 29.46 ± 6.06 mmHg and 14.66 ± 2.69 mmHg respectively. The mean reduction in IOP after 8 weeks of follow-up in Group A was 12.52 ± 3.59 mmHg and that in Group B was 16.47 ± 3.79 mmHg (p <0.001). Besides this, the uncorrected visual acuity (UCVA) was better in Group B postoperatively with less surgically-induced against-the-rule (ATR) astigmatism.

Conclusion: Combined SICS with trabeculectomy using W-shaped incision offers better prospective in terms of glaucoma control and visual performance than sutureless combined surgery.

Key words: sutureless trabeculectomy; combined surgery; W-shaped trabeculectomy

DOI: 10.3126/nepjoph.v3i1.4272

Nepal J Ophthalmol 2011;3(5):13-18

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Khurana, A., Chawla, U., Passi, N., Jyoti, A., Archana, A., & Yogesh, A. (2011). A comparative study of combined small-incision cataract surgery with sutureless trabeculectomy versus trabeculectomy using W-shaped incision. Nepalese Journal of Ophthalmology, 3(1), 13–18. https://doi.org/10.3126/nepjoph.v3i1.4272

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Vol. 3 No. 1 (2011)

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