Successful Inauguration of the "Micro Balloon · Macro Vision" FCB Minimally Invasive Surgery Symposium

PART 01

"Micro Balloon · Macro Vision" FCB Minimally Invasive Surgery Symposium

On April 12, the "Micro Balloon · Macro Vision" FCB Minimally Invasive Surgery Symposium was held at Yunzhen Century Grand Hotel in Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province. Nearly 20 experts gathered to discuss key clinical challenges and difficult issues through case analyses and surgical technique reviews, aiming to promote the standardized application of the Foldable Capsular Buckle (FCB) and improve the diagnosis and treatment of complex fundus diseases.

The symposium invited Professor Wang Jianmin from Hebei General Hospital to serve as the conference chair. Speakers included Professor Zhang Yueling from Baoding First Central Hospital, Professor Zhang Guisen from Inner Mongolia Chaoju Eye Hospital, Professor Hou Mingbo from Baoding Yinghua Eye Hospital, Professor Ding Enguang from Handan Ai’yan Eye Hospital, and Professor Li Kejun from Hebei General Hospital. Participating experts also included Professor Chen Hongjuan from Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University, Professor Dong Mingxia from Tangshan Eye Hospital, Professor Tong Chunmei from the 980th Hospital of the PLA Joint Logistics Support Force, Professor Jiang Xinli from the Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Professor Li Junhui from Shijiazhuang People's Hospital, Professor Ma Haipeng from Handan Eye Hospital, Professor Miao Hui from Handan Eye Hospital, Professor Su Chang from Chengde Affiliated Hospital, Professor Tian Donghui from Shijiazhuang Eye Hospital, Professor Zhang Haijiang from Baoding First Central Hospital, and Professor Gao Qianying from Vesber Vitreous Institute.

Highlights of Presentations

Professor Zhang Yueling shared her experience with balloon external compression surgery for rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD), comparing several surgical approaches for RRD and presenting seven FCB cases. She concluded that FCB surgery offers "six no’s" advantages, which result in less surgical trauma and significantly shorter operation time. The balloon indentation creates a "one stone, two birds" and "fly-swatter" effect. If retinal reattachment is suboptimal, simple adjuvant procedures such as balloon adjustment or intravitreal gas injection can be performed. FCB surgery has broader indications than traditional external surgery and is especially suitable for children, adolescents, frail elderly patients, those with systemic comorbidities, and pregnant women. It is also effective for certain complex retinal detachments.

Professor Zhang Guisen shared clinical insights on FCB for RRD, presenting six FCB cases. He noted that surgical approach selection, surgeon preference, and advancements in techniques and materials are all influencing the evolution of RRD surgery. Compared with traditional external retinal reattachment surgery, FCB offers shorter operative time and avoids retrobulbar anesthesia, muscle traction, subretinal fluid drainage, intraoperative localization, cryotherapy to the tear, and prolonged postoperative positioning.

Professor Hou Mingbo discussed retinal detachment cases, including FCB procedures. He emphasized that retinal detachments vary greatly, and timely, correct treatment is critical. The best surgical method is the one that causes minimal trauma to the patient, is most familiar to the surgeon, and achieves a high reattachment rate. For simple RRD in adolescents and young adults, scleral buckling is the preferred first-line approach. Failure of buckling does not preclude subsequent vitrectomy. For non-exudative detachment in young patients where no tear is identified, focal cryotherapy plus encircling band may be attempted first, with vitrectomy and silicone oil as a last resort.

Professor Ding Enguang spoke on "Precise Indentation, Minimally Invasive Repair – FCB for Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment." He introduced RRD and its treatment options, comparing scleral buckling, vitrectomy, and FCB. FCB offers minimal trauma, faster surgery, high precision, no positioning requirements, low risk, and an excellent patient experience. He also presented an FCB case with good postoperative retinal reattachment.

Professor Li Kejun shared his initial experience with FCB for RRD, noting that the foldable balloon provides reliable indentation for tears located near the periphery. The procedure is minimally invasive, fast, and causes little tissue damage, making it an effective treatment for RRD. For larger tears, combining FCB with intravitreal gas injection can improve success rates. He stressed the importance of thorough communication with patients.

During the discussion session, experts engaged in in-depth exchanges on topics such as indications for FCVB and FCB, surgical case selection, surgical techniques, and 3D reconstruction measurement and calculation methods. The participants expressed strong confidence in promoting the new FCB technology and will continue to summarize expert consensus to better serve more patients.

PART 02

2026 East Lake New Advances in Ocular Disease Diagnosis and Treatment & The 2nd Academic Symposium of the Ophthalmology Professional Committee of Wuhan Non-Government Medical Institutions Association

On April 11, the "2026 East Lake New Advances in Ocular Disease Diagnosis and Treatment & The 2nd Academic Symposium of the Ophthalmology Professional Committee of Wuhan Non-Government Medical Institutions Association" was held at the Wuhan International Friendship Hotel. During the conference, three professors presented on the Foldable Capsular Buckle (FCB) procedure, drawing strong interest from attendees.

Professor Chen Zhongping from Changsha Aier Eye Hospital shared a new minimally invasive external strategy: clinical application and case studies of FCB for rhegmatogenous retinal detachment.

Professor Zhang Rui from Wuhan Aier Eye Hospital discussed the application of the foldable vitreous balloon in ophthalmology, noting that the Foldable Vitreous Balloon (FCVB) can help salvage eyes.

Professor Wu Jianhua from Wuhan Aier Eye Hospital presented alternative advances in scleral buckling surgery, highlighting the technical features and clinical advantages of FCB.