Table 2 Surgical Procedure of the Two Groups
27G beveled-tip (n = 25) | 25G flat-tip (n = 22) | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
Total time (min) | 76.15 ± 21.38 | 83.19 ± 22.97 | 0.257* |
Number of VP exchanges to microforceps (n) | 0.54 ± 0.18 | 0.88 ± 0.16 | 0.026* |
Productivity of cutting the membrane (optic discs/min) | 2.45 ± 0.67 | 1.43 ± 0.34 | 0.001* |
Core vitrectomy time (min) | 2.22 (1.33, 2.55) | 1.75 (1.48, 1.88) | 0.372ǂ |
Number undergoing simultaneous cataract surgery | 15 (60.0%) | 17 (77.3%) | 0.119† |
Endotamponade substance | 0.257† | ||
None Room air C3F8 Silicone oil | 11 (44.0%) 1 (4.0%) 2 (8.0%) 11 (44.0%) | 6 (27.3%) 0 (0%) 5 (22.7%) 11 (50.0%) | |
Number requiring wound sutures | 2 (8.0%) | 8 (21.3%) | 0.044† |