Jan 1, 2014 · Descemet’s stripping endothelial keratoplasty (DSEK) replaces diseased tissue with a thin donor graft of posterior corneal stroma, Descemet’s membrane, and endothelium.

Both donor and host cornea are manually dissected. Differently, in Descemet’s stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty (DSAEK) the donor dissection is carried out using a mechanical microkeratome.

Apr 5, 2016 · DSAEK is a partial thickness cornea transplant procedure that involves selective removal of the patient's Descemet membrane and endothelium, followed by transplantation of donor corneal endothelium in addition to donor corneal stroma (Figure 8).

DSAEK (Descemet Stripping Automated Endothelial Keratoplasty) is a less invasive corneal transplant surgery than Penetrating Keratoplasty. Typically used for the treatment of corneal swelling, DSAEK is a surgical technique that replaces …

DSAEK (Descemet Stripping Endothelial Keratoplasty) is a less invasive corneal transplant surgery. For the treatment of corneal swelling, DSAEK is a way of performing a safer corneal transplant than traditional Penetrating Keratoplasty.

May 1, 2011 · DSAEK may provide a better outcome based on his skill sets relative to the procedures. In time, learning and understanding these newer surgical techniques will facilitate the transition from DSEK/ DSAEK to DMEK without jeopardizing the surgical outcome.

Sep 14, 2006 · In this article, surgeons with hundreds of DSEK procedures under their belts share their favorite techniques. As a review, DSEK involves first stripping away diseased endothelium and Descemet's membrane, about 7 µm in thickness, by going through a corneal incision.

Descemet's stripping endothelial keratoplasty (DSEK) is a procedure that involves replacing only the innermost layer of the cornea, rather than the entire thickness of the cornea, as is performed in standard full-thickness corneal transplantation.

Jan 1, 2007 · Descemet’s stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty (DSAEK) is an evolving technique that is rapidly gaining in popularity. Advanced disease of the corneal endothelium has traditionally been treated with penetrating keratoplasty (PK), but new surgical procedures such as DSAEK may provide better patient outcomes.

The primary concerns of performing DSAEK in the presence of an anterior chamber intraocular lens (ACIOL) are increased tissue manipulation, reduced AC depth (ACD), difficulty in graft manipulation, more difficult air-bubble management, and intermittent postoperative IOL touch.