2992: Excellent Stop-and-Chop Technique
If you are a resident in training and have already completed about forty cases using the divide and conquer technique, this is your explicit sign to transition to learning stop and chop. This instructional video showcases an excellent, routine stop and chop case that serves as the perfect educational benchmark. By sculpting a primary groove to biseat the nucleus first, you create necessary working space within the capsular bag before transitioning to efficient phaco chopping maneuvers for the remaining quadrants. This approach bridges the gap between basic nuclear division and advanced chopping techniques, allowing you to reduce total ultrasound energy and mechanical stress on the zonules. Every young surgeon should be able to master and emulate this smooth, systematic technique to elevate their surgical efficiency. What is your preferred phaco setting or tip selection when transitioning from grooving to chopping? Please comment your thoughts and transition tips below.
