<p>Surgical Approaches for Implanting Xen Gel Stent without Conjunctival Dissection</p>
Vanessa Vera, Sébastien Gagné, Jonathan S. Myers, Iqbal Ike K. Ahmed
Abstract
Abstract: The XEN Gel Stent (Allergan Inc., an Abbvie company) is an implant that lowers intraocular pressure by creating a filtration pathway from the anterior chamber to the subconjunctival space, using the same pathway as trabeculectomy. While the primary method for implantation is via ab interno approach, it is also possible to implant the device ab externo. This technique paper details the surgical steps for closed conjunctival implantation of the Gel Stent and provides surgical pearls for enhancing outcomes. Keywords: XEN Gel Stent, glaucoma, filtration surgery, ab interno, ab externo, transconjunctival implantation
Topics & Concepts
MedicineStentTrabeculectomyImplantOphthalmologyIntraocular pressureDissection (medical)SurgeryGlaucoma and retinal disordersCorneal surgery and disordersRetinal Diseases and Treatments