Retinal detachment is a feared complication following pars plana vitrectomy. 360 degree prophylactic peripheral laser retinopexy has been proposed as a technique to decrease the risk of postoperative RD. It’s a topic that has been brought up by some of the Retina Rounds viewers and so today we will do a deeper dive on the topic. The patient in this video, presented by guest surgeon of the week Dr. Michael Klufas, is undergoing a vitrectomy for an epiretinal membrane and symptomatic floaters. Of note, the patient has previously undergone laser barricade of a localized peripheral retinal detachment. To prevent a post-operative retinal detachment, Dr. Klufas and his fellow at the time, Dr. Linnet Rodriguez, perform prophylactic 360 degree laser retinopexy. Let’s see how the case goes and at the end we will review some of the literature on the topic. Thank you Dr. Klufas for sharing this case!
