Xen Gel Stent Minimally Open Technique

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This video from Edward Yung, MD, demonstrates the minimally open technique for placement of a Xen Gel Stent (Allergan). Dr. Yung says this allows for the successful creation of a sub-tenons bleb with minimal trauma, bleeding, and risk of postoperative leaks. He says a successful sub-tenons bleb also reduces risk of stent erosion later in life, and also reduces risk of scarring and surgical failure from inadvertent intra-tenons stent placement.

Financial Disclosure: Consultant (Alcon, Allergan/AbbVie, Aerie, Bausch + Lomb, Glaukos, Ivantis, New World Medical, Tarsus)

Posted: 3/06/2023

Xen Gel Stent Minimally Open Technique

This video from Edward Yung, MD, demonstrates the minimally open technique for placement of a Xen Gel Stent (Allergan). Dr. Yung says this allows for the successful creation of a sub-tenons bleb with minimal trauma, bleeding, and risk of postoperative leaks. He says a successful sub-tenons bleb also reduces risk of stent erosion later in life, and also reduces risk of scarring and surgical failure from inadvertent intra-tenons stent placement.

Financial Disclosure: Consultant (Alcon, Allergan/AbbVie, Aerie, Bausch + Lomb, Glaukos, Ivantis, New World Medical, Tarsus)

Posted: 3/06/2023

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