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Opinion|Videos|January 16, 2025

Navigating the Surgical Learning Curve for Effective PDS Implantation

Panelists discuss how surgeons must complete specialized training and certification through the risk evaluation and mitigation strategy program to perform port delivery system implantation, which requires a sterile operating room environment and specific surgical instruments designed for the procedure.

Episodes in this series

2 experts are featured in this series.

EP. 1 Need for Sustained Delivery of Anti-VEGF in Retinal Diseases

2 experts are featured in this series.

EP. 2 Overview of Port Delivery System With Ranibizumab

2 experts are featured in this series.

EP. 3 Adverse Effects Associated With PDS and Surgical Considerations

2 experts are featured in this series.

EP. 4 Navigating the Surgical Learning Curve for Effective PDS Implantation

2 experts are featured in this series.

EP. 5 Patient Selection for PDS

2 experts are featured in this series.

EP. 6 Technique for Refilling the PDS

2 experts are featured in this series.

EP. 7 Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors to Prolong Efficacy of Anti-VEGF Therapies

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What facilities are required to implant the device, and what specific training does a surgeon need?

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