Corneal Transplantation 3rd Edition

Corneal Transplantation, 3rd Edition - E-Book - Original PDF
Authors: Namrata Sharma, Ritu Nagpal
Publication: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers (P) Ltd.; 3rd edition (September 26, 2022)
Year: 2022
ISBN: 9789389587227, 9789356962552
Format: Original PDF
Language: English

PREFACE

The journey of “Corneal Transplantation” book started in late 1990s with the joint efforts of corneal surgeons, including

Professors Rasik B Vajpayee, Namrata Sharma, Geoffrey C Tabin, and Hugh R Taylor. The conceptualization of developing a

practical handbook of corneal surgeries was aimed to cater to the needs of both a surgeon practicing in a rural area as well as

a fellowship trained surgeon. First edition of this book was brought out in the year 2002, followed by a second edition in 2010.

The previous decade has witnessed significant popularization in terms of expanding indications of various techniques

of corneal grafting such as the techniques of anterior as well as posterior lamellar keratoplasty, use of femtosecond laser

for assisting various steps of corneal transplantation and limbal stem cell transplantation. This updated version “the third

edition” is a conglomeration of 74 chapters, including the updated versions as well as the new ones.

New highlights of this edition include many innovative techniques of corneal transplantation such as Superficial Anterior

Lamellar Keratoplasty, Diamond Knife-assisted Deep Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty (Dia-DALK), Cannula Assisted

DALK, Groove and Peel DALK, Thin Lenticule Descemet’s Stripping Automated Endothelial Keratoplasty, Pre-Descemet’s

Endothelial Keratoplasty, Shaped Keratoplasty, Non-circular Corneal Grafts, Hemi-automated Lamellar Keratoplasty and

Bowman’s Layer Transplantation. A separate section on indication specific techniques of corneal transplantation has been

included, consisting of a detailed description of several clinical conditions.

Providing cutting-edge information from experts all over the world, has been the primary focus of this book, since its

inception. The aim is to help the corneal surgeons understand the intricacies of various techniques of corneal transplantation

including the novel as well as the established ones. Relevant clinical photographs, sketch diagrams and surgical videos have

been incorporated to further provide a lucid understanding of the facts.

Future treatment options for the management of corneal pathologies include use of tissue-engineered cornea,

mesenchymal stem cell and cultured corneal endothelial cell therapy, use of ROCK inhibitors and gene therapy. These

modalities are still in their initial phase of use, with limited number of patients being enrolled in certain parts of the world.

End of this decade, will further determine their feasibility and effectiveness for the management of different types of corneal

pathologies.

We are thankful to all our authors for sharing their expertise, their patience and cooperation and investing their precious

time in writing the chapters in a reader-friendly and well-structured manner.

Namrata Sharma

Ritu Nagpal

Rasik B Vajpaye