A fiberoptic pick-manipulator for vitreoretinal surgery
C. C. Awh, R. S. Rader, A. C. Walsh and E. de Juan Jr
Johns Hopkins Microsurgery Advanced Design Laboratory, Wilmer Ophthalmological Institute, Baltimore, Md.
We have developed a new multifunction instrument for use during bimanual
vitreoretinal surgery. The pick-manipulator provides the functions of a
vitreoretinal pick, fiberoptic illumination, bipolar diathermy, and
irrigation-aspiration of fluids and tissues in a single 19- or 20-gauge
instrument.