The entry wound was a circular site, with incisions leading from it in two directions. |
Under direct microscopic visualization, three tiny incisions are made through the sclera a few millimeters behind the limbus. |
Radial keratotomy, which involves making deep incisions in the cornea, is rarely performed today. |
Vertical incisions provide improved surgical access and may be less prone to infection. |
Open incisions are packed with sterile, saline-soaked laparotomy sponges and then covered with sterile drapes. |
The surgeon makes the port incisions on the left chest and inserts the camera and surgical trocars. |