The Art of Pre-Chopping
by A. Walewska MD, Hideharu Fukasaku MD, Jorge Alio MD, Luis J. Escaf MD, Takayuki Akahoshi MD
The authors provide an overview of pre-chopping and demonstrate useful techniques for pre-chopping the lens in microincisional surgery (MICS). Some of the pre-chopping techniques presented utilize a bimanual, twin instrument approach for counter chopping (Alio), cross-action cracking forceps (Akahoshi), hydro chopping cannula (Fukasaku), and ultrasonic ultrachopper (Escaf).
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DR ESCAF, I JUST PRESENTED A PAPER AT ASCRS BOSTON COMPARING TORSIONAL PHACO VS ULTRACHOPPER
i have been using akahoshi prechoppers since last 5 years and ultrasonic chopper seems to be further extension of technology.Dr. Akahoshi has made my life enjoyable during phaco.well done for simle idea. i am keen to use it if it is avaliable in India. dr. sharad patil nasik
the ultrachopper soon will be sold by Alcon.
many thanks for dr escaf for his kindness in learning us alot from him
it is very good idea in phaco techinque, i would like to know from where i can get one and the price, please and shipping to egypt thank you
this will really make phaco easier and safer.
Simawi ,next year it will have you in your clinic
I think the Ultra Chopper is an incredibly effective tool to deal with hard cataracts. I am convinced that this technology has come in to stay and simplify the risky surgery. I would like to have Ultra chopper in my clinic.
Apparently you can see aggressive, but any ophthalmologist that use phaco can see it.
How does the ultrachopper perform with softer nucei, it seems it could be a bit too aggresive. And will aspirating the nucleus not generate too much heat at the wound? Especially with sleevless probes?
I am amazed by doctors Escaf innovation, it is really should simplify chopping.
Excelent video. The best technique seems to me the ULTRACHOPPER from Dr. Escaf in Colombia. Fernando Yaacov Pena, MD
I agree with all the advantages of PreChopping. I have been using the Akahoshi instruments and techniques for several years and recently the Ultrachopper for those hard challenging cases. I am delighted with it.
Very well done to all the Authors. Thankyou. Special congratulations to Luis Escaf. Many of us Colombians are proud of you
No problem in watching the video.
i cannot visualise the video