Exenteration

What is it?

Exenteration is a surgical procedure consisting of removing the orbital contents (either partially or fully) depending on the location of the intraocular and eyelid tumour.

In which cases is it carried out?

• Orbital tumours
• Eyelid tumours

Previous examinations

• A full ophthalmological examination and eyelid and periocular examination
• Examination of the fundus of the eye
• Photos are taken to assess the patient’s condition before and after treatme
• In addition, extension study of the tumour is conducted

During the surgical operation

• This treatment is carried out in the operating theatre of the out-patient’s unitia
• During the operation, the surgeon removes the patient’s periocular and orbital contents

After the operation

• The surgeon occludes the patient’s eye for 24 hours and the patient must also take antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs
• Ice must be applied to the treated area during the first few weeks
• It is also important to have enough rest for the first few days and avoid picking up heavy objects and taking exercise
• About one month after surgery, the surgeon decides whether the eye has properly healed. At that time, a prosthetic doctor may adapt an external prosthesis so that the enucleated eye has a similar appearance to a healthy eye