Registration Of Pediatric Cataract Operations Using A New Registry: Eurecca
Published 2024 - 42nd Congress of the ESCRS
Reference: FP10.06 | Type: Free paper | DOI: 10.82333/avy6-qa22
Authors: Ebba Ghyczy* 1 , Ype Henry 1 , Göran Darius Hildebrand 2 , Marie-Jose Tassignon 3 , Mor Dickman 4
1ophthalmology,Amsterdam University medical centers,Amsterdam,Netherlands, 2Ophthalmology,Cantonal Hospital St Gallen,St Gallen,Switzerland, 3ophthalmology,Antwerp University Hospital,Antwerpen Edegem,Belgium, 4ophthalmology,Maastrich University Medical Center,Maastricht,Netherlands
Purpose
To demonstrate the European REgistry for Childhood CAtaract surgery (EuReCCa) and present the first results obtained through this registration
Setting
University Hospital, Single Center
Methods
The EuReCCa is new registry for registering pediatric cataract operations, designed to provide insight into these relatively rare procedures across Europe by allowing analyzing and benchmarking data on surgeon, institution, national, and European levels. We used the registry to enter all pediatric cataract surgeries performed July 2020 to December 2023. Children operated below 1 year of age were left aphakic and in children above 1 year an intraocular lens (IOL) was implanted. Below 6 years of age a posterior capsulorhexis and anterior vitrectomy was performed.
Results
We registered 72 cataract- or lensluxation surgeries in 49 children. Twenty-six cataracts were unilateral (53 %) and 23 bilateral (47 %). Congenital cataract was the most frequent reason for operation; 69 eyes (96%). Complications requiring surgery were glaucoma in 5 eyes (7 %) and visual axis opacification VAO in 5 eyes (7 %). We will present how the EuReCCa can be used and provide valuable insights into the outcomes of pediatric cataract surgery.
Conclusions
Registering operations and their outcomes can provide valuable insights for surgeons, institutions, and healthcare systems at the national and international levels, particularly for rare procedures like pediatric cataract operations. While there are various advantages and disadvantages to using registration platforms, increased participation can amplify their impact. Therefore, we recommend the registration of pediatric cataract operations.