25 Gauge vitrectomy; Up-to-date Indications and Applications

Reduction of surgical time, increased patient comfort by decreased postoperative inflammation and fast postoperative recovery time are the main benefits of 25-G vitrectomy. Recently, with the advent of new microsurgical instrumentation and the improvement of surgical skills, we can use 25-G vitrectomy in a wide spectrum of vitreoretinal pathology. In this review, we aimed to summarize the surgical advances and evolution of 25-Gauge vitrectomy and discuss its advantages and application in vitreoretinal surgery.