Compared with a traditional full thickness transplant, endothelial keratoplasty provides the following advantages: The most common type of EK procedure is known as DSEK. In this …

In Descemet stripping endothelial keratoplasty (DSEK), the patient’s Descemet membrane is peeled off, using specially designed strippers [4] and replaced with a partial thickness graft: a …

Dec 10, 2025 · Descemet’s Stripping Endothelial Keratoplasty (DSEK) is a modern, specialized technique in corneal transplantation. This procedure replaces only the diseased inner lining of …

DSEK involves removing the damaged endothelial cells and Descemet’s membrane and replacing it with partial thickness graft including donor endothelium and Descemet’s membrane. This …

Primary graft failure in DSEK also can occur because of primary donor endothelial failure, but it more often is considered because of excessive endothelial cell trauma and subsequent …

This leaflet explains what DSEK (corneal graft surgery) entails. For further general information about corneal graft surgery please see the leaflet entitled ‘Corneal graft surgery (keratoplasty)’.

The DSEK technique is widely accepted as a valuable methodology in the field of ophthalmology for the treatment of endothelial dysfunction. This technique entails the deliberate substitution …

Descemet's stripping endothelial keratoplasty (DSEK) is a procedure that involves replacing only the innermost layer of the cornea, rather than the entire thickness of the cornea, as is …

Descemet's stripping with endothelial keratoplasty (DSEK) has been one of the most important breakthroughs in transplant surgery in the last 30 years.

Jun 19, 2024 · This article explores the differences between DSEK and DMEK, highlighting their respective advantages and applications. DSEK involves the removal of the damaged …