Glaucoma Intrascleral Tube Surgery

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[No narration] In this video, glaucoma intrascleral tube surgery (GITS) is performed to modify the implantation of a Preserflo MicroShunt (Santen/Glaukos) and Xen Gel Stent (AbbVie). With this technique, a subconjunctival stent is embedded within a scleral lake (SL) beneath a partial-thickness scleral flap. This intrascleral passage alters aqueous flow dynamics and may shield the stent from fibrotic responses, thereby potentially improving surgical success and reducing postoperative complications.

Posted: 7/29/2025

Keywords:

GITS

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PreserFlo Microshunt

•

XEN

Glaucoma Intrascleral Tube Surgery

[No narration] In this video, glaucoma intrascleral tube surgery (GITS) is performed to modify the implantation of a Preserflo MicroShunt (Santen/Glaukos) and Xen Gel Stent (AbbVie). With this technique, a subconjunctival stent is embedded within a scleral lake (SL) beneath a partial-thickness scleral flap. This intrascleral passage alters aqueous flow dynamics and may shield the stent from fibrotic responses, thereby potentially improving surgical success and reducing postoperative complications.

Posted: 7/29/2025

Keywords:

GITS

•

PreserFlo Microshunt

•

XEN

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