Both Hands Free for Instruments

State-of-the-Art Microscope Enables New Vitreoretinal Surgery Technique

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Dr. Luca Cappuccini, Director of Ophthalmology at Reggio Emilia Hospital in Italy

Images: © Leica Microsystems GmbH

: 1. In pars plana vitrectomy, three ocular incisions are normally made. Thanks to the superb optics and the unique illumination concept of the Leica M844 F40, Dr. Luca Cappuccini, Director of Ophthalmology at Reggio Emilia Hospital, Italy, can operate without one of the incisions for certain vitreoretinal procedures. This shortens the duration of surgery and speeds up eye recovery time.

: 2. “When we put the new Leica M844 F40 into operation, we saw that the Leica M844 F40 provided a good view of the ocular fundus without using an endoilluminator. That gave us the idea of doing without the incision for the illuminator altogether during surgery”, explains Dr. Cappuccini. “After a few trials, we found that it worked – very well, in fact. Not having to control the endoilluminator with one hand means that I now have both hands free for surgical instruments”.

: 3. Dr. Luca Cappuccini has worked with Leica Microsystems microscopes for many years. Above all, he appreciates the excellent image quality. For the different types of eye surgery he needs high-contrast, true-tonature images with good depth of field. He is also impressed by the easy maneuverability and the high flexibility of the state-of-the-art Leica M844 F40 microscope.

: 4. Dr. Cappuccini (third from left) and his qualified team perform about 500 vitreoretinal operations are performed every year. Reggio Emilia Hospital is one of the few places in Northern Italy that specialize in vitreoretinal surgery.

: 6. The premium class Leica M844 F40 with its exclusive direct illumination system offers the best clarity, contrast, and color at safer low-light levels for the patient, and provides fatigue-free viewing for the surgeon. OttoFlexTM II, an integrated independent illumination system, gives a brilliant red reflex even in low light conditions and enhances the view’s contrast. Difficult anatomical conditions are more easily visualized by this unique system. Continuously adjustable from 4 mm to 35 mm diameter, OttoFlexTM II puts the brightness where the surgeon needs it most.