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Klin Monbl Augenheilkd 2012; 229(12): 1223-1226
DOI: 10.1055/s-0032-1327904
Klinische Studie
Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New York

Vergleich der Laserbehandlung mit einem computergestützten Lasersystem durch einen erfahrenen versus einen unerfahrenen behandelnden Arzt

Comparison of Laser Treatment of Patients with the Replace with ”Computer-based Laser“ between Experienced and Unexperienced Operators
A. J. Starnawska
1   Ophthalmology, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
,
U. Schneider
1   Ophthalmology, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
,
P. W. Hasler
1   Ophthalmology, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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eingereicht 06 December 2011

akzeptiert 08 October 2012

Publication Date:
29 November 2012 (online)

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Zusammenfassung

Hintergrund: Vergleich der interindividuellen Zielgenauigkeit und Therapiedauer bei navigierter Lasertherapie (Navilas) bei der Behandlung des diabetischen und venösen Makulaödems.

Methoden: Retrospektive Untersuchung der Präzision und Dauer von Navilas-Laserbehandlungen die von einem erfahrenen und einem unerfahrenen Arzt durchgeführt wurden.

Ergebnisse: Die Zielgenauigkeit der Behandlung war mit 88 % beim erfahrenen und 84 % beim unerfahrenen Arzt ähnlich. Die Dauer der Laserbehandlung betrug beim Netzhautspezialisten durchschnittlich 5,5 Minuten und beim unerfahrenen behandelnden Arzt 5,34 Minuten.

Schlussfolgerung: Die Zielgenauigkeit und die Therapiedauer mit der laser-navigierten Therapie scheint wenig vom Erfahrungsgrad des behandelnden Arztes abhängig zu sein.

Abstract

Introduction: The aim of this study was to compare individual accuracy and speed of laser application using the Navilas laser system in patients with diabetic and vascular macular oedema.

Methods: The Navilas laser system was used by an experienced retina specialist and a relatively inexperienced ophthalmologist. Obtained results were retrospectively assessed with regard to precision and speed of laser application.

Results: Precision of laser therapy was quite similar, 88 % and 84 % for experienced and inexperienced operators, respectively. The treatment procedure took on average 5.5 minutes and 5.34 minutes for experienced and inexperienced operators, respectively.

Conclusions: Precision and duration of therapy using the Navilas laser system do not seem to be correlated with the individual experience of the treating physician.

Schlüsselwörter

Diabetes mellitus - Makulaödem - Laserbehandlung

Key words

diabetes mellitus - macular oedema - laser treatment
 

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