Endoresection in high posterior choroidal melanomas: long-term outcome

Abstract

At long-term follow-up, the risk of metastasis or local recurrence, and survival rates were similar to other techniques, although comparisons are difficult because of the unusual presentation of this type of melanoma. Further studies and longer follow-up are needed.

Endoresection of large uveal melanomas: clinical results in a consecutive series of 200 cases

“…Damato advocates the use of additional brachytherapy if the tumour has diffuse margins or its basal diameter exceeds 11 mm as a higher risk of local recurrence is expected 26. Other authors report the use of adjuvant ruthenium plaque if the tumour base could not be resected in total 19. There is consent that brachytherapy should spare off sensible structures like fovea and optic nerve to minimise radiation complications 27.…”

Choroidal melanoma endoresection, dandelions and allegory-based medicine

“…In this issue, Garcia-Arumi et al report their experience with endoresection of 38 choroidal melanomas (see page ) 1. Readers of this article might be wondering who in their right mind would have the temerity to perform such an operation, fragmenting this dangerous tumour using a vitreous cutter and causing countless malignant cells to swirl around the vitreous cavity.…”

25 Gauge Endoresection for Moderate to Large Choroidal Melanoma

“…Various authors have described the endoresection of choroidal melanoma as an alternative globe preserving therapy with good outcomes and no significant increase in metastasis [1][2][3][4][5] .…”