Uveal melanoma: resection techniques

Ophthalmol Clin North Am. 2005 Mar;18(1):119-28, ix. doi: 10.1016/j.ohc.2004.08.010.

Abstract

This article describes surgical methods for resecting uveal melanoma, emphasizing techniques for preventing complications. Outcomes of surgery and the indications, contraindications, and controversies of resecting uveal melanoma are discussed.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Anesthesia / methods
  • Humans
  • Melanoma / pathology
  • Melanoma / surgery*
  • Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures / methods*
  • Postoperative Complications / prevention & control
  • Prognosis
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Uveal Neoplasms / pathology
  • Uveal Neoplasms / surgery*