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Laser Assisted Procedures in Penetrating Keratoplasty: Femtosecond Laser Anvil-shaped Cuts and Laser Welding of the Surgical Wounds
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Penetrating keratoplasty, Femtosecond laser, and 1 other intervention for Keratoconus and 2 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 22 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Laser- assisted procedures in penetrating keratoplasty (PK) are proposed to improve the surgical outcomes: minimally invasive procedures, improved biomechanical stability of the transplanted flap, reduction of rejection risks, reduction of inflammation, reduction of infections risk, faster healing process. In order to achieve these goals, two different lasers were used during PK surgery: * a femtosecond laser to cut an anvil shaped profile * a diode laser to weld the surgical wound
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Femtosecond laser sculptured anvil graft. Laser welding of the flap in its final position. 12 months follow up study
A commercial femtosecond laser to cut a particular shaped graft
Low power, near infrared diode laser for welding the surgical wound