Mastering Endothelial Keratoplasty ― Dsaek, Dmek, E-dmek, Pdek, Air Pump-assisted Pdek and Others

Volume 1 of this edited book covers basics ofendothelial keratoplasty and various surgical techniques currently in use.Chapters on DSAEK, DMEK, big bubble, air pump-assisted and endoilluminatorassisted DMEK/PDEK, pre-Descemet’s endothelial keratoplasty (PDEK), andDescemet’s membrane endothelial transfer (DMET) complete the topics on varioussurgical procedures. Complex situations and complications have been covered involume 2 of Mastering EndothelialKeratoplasty.

Endothelialkeratoplasty is a field of great interest to all corneal surgeons. It is anexciting and evolving field in corneal transplantation as the newer techniquesof DSAEK, DMEK, E-DMEK and PDEK have inherent advantages that make them supersedethe older techniques by far. Hence, in today's scenario with the clearlysuperior results that these techniques offer, it is imperative for all cornealsurgeons to learn them and know everything about managing the patient from thepre-operative to the postoperative period.

This two-volume bookis a must-read for the beginner as well as the established ophthalmologistwith interest in corneal transplantation. It is also a must-have foreducational institutions, hospital- based libraries and for post-graduate students,fellows and residents who want to expand their knowledge.

Dr. Soosan Jacob, MS, DNB, FRCS (Glasg), MNAMS, FERC is a Senior Consultant Ophthalmologist and Head of the Department of Cornea & Refractive Surgery and Orbit & Oculoplasty in Dr. Agarwal’s Eye Hospital, Chennai, India. She is a gold medalist in Ophthalmology. She has won many (34) international awards for her video films at prestigious international conferences in the USA (American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, American Academy of Ophthalmology), Europe (World Ophthalmology Conference, European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery), has the rare distinction of winning the prestigious Golden Apple award for Most Outstanding Case in Complications and Challenging Cases Symposium in Cataract Surgery twice.She has authored numerous peer reviewed publications (45) as well as more than 185 chapters in 28 textbooks by international and national publishers and is also the editor for 11 textbooks in Ophthalmology. She is a reviewer for prestigious journals like Eye and Journal of Ophthalmology. She is amongst the senior faculty and a trainer for the DNB (Diplomate of National Board) postgraduate training programme and phacoemulsification training programme for overseas doctors. She heads the National as well as International training programme in the Institute for Cornea & Refractive and Oculoplastics.