Vitrectomy from A to Z Course
The “Vitrectomy from A to Z” course is part of the 9th Alexandria Retina Meeting 2025, organized by
the Alexandria Vitreoretinal Society (AVRS).
This course provides a comprehensive and detailed journey through the principles, techniques, and
advanced strategies in pars plana vitrectomy,
covering both fundamental and complex scenarios.
Date: 10 September 2025
Location: Alexandria, Egypt
The course includes a practical Wetlab for 10 trainees out of the total 30 attendants, designed to
give hands-on experience in vitrectomy techniques.
Moderators:-
Samir El Baha
– Hassan Mortada
– Mahmoud Soliman
Curriculum Outline
– Management of GRT: Naive and PVR – Mostafa Manhaly
– Different Techniques – Samir El Baha
– Management of Retinal Shortening and Subretinal Bands in Long Standing RD – Tamer Moussa
– Complex Pediatric RRD: Challenges, Surgical Techniques & Outcome – Hassan Mortada
– Basic Steps of Vitrectomy – Khaled Fatehy
– Difficult Visualization during Vitrectomy, How to Overcome – Ahmed Abd Almohsen
– How to Manage Difficult PVD. The Bent Needle, A Great Inexpensive Instrument – Mahmoud Mekkawy
– Management of PVR – Mahmoud Soliman- Retina Reattachment Techniques in RRD – Mohamed Ghoneim
Course Objectives
1. Provide a full spectrum understanding of vitrectomy from basic to advanced surgical approaches.
2. Enhance surgeons’ skills in dealing with complex retinal detachments, PVR, and pediatric cases.
3. Introduce cost-effective surgical instruments and innovative techniques.
4. Improve decision-making in challenging intraoperative scenarios.
Target Audience
– Retina specialists and vitreoretinal surgeons.
– Ophthalmologists in training seeking comprehensive vitrectomy exposure.
– Surgeons dealing with complex retinal detachments.
Expected Outcomes
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
– Perform a structured approach to vitrectomy.
– Apply advanced surgical techniques for complex cases.
– Use innovative tools and methods to overcome surgical challenges.
– Optimize patient outcomes in both adult and pediatric RRD cases
Registration Details
Seats Available: 30 (including 10 Wetlab seats)
Early Bird Registration (until 30 August 2025):
– 500 EGP (Course only)
– 1500 EGP (Course + Wetlab)
Late Registration (1-9 September 2025):
– 750 EGP (Course only)
– 1750 EGP (Course + Wetlab)
On-site Registration:
– 1000 EGP (Course only)
– 2000 EGP (Course + Wetlab)