Oil-Assisted Buckle Adjustment to Prevent Flap Slippage in Giant Retinal Tears

Posted By: Carlos Illescas on October 27, 2026
Surgical management of a giant retinal tear (GRT) using pars plana vitrectomy and silicone oil tamponade. The video highlights a novel intraoperative maneuver in which silicone oil is raised toward the edge of the giant tear to facilitate scleral buckle adjustment, aiming to stabilize the posterior flap and reduce the risk of slippage.