Modified vertical lid split orbitotomy: a case series and literature review

Abstract

Purpose: To describe the modified vertical lid split (VLS) technique for anterior orbitotomy and report surgical outcomes in patients with intraconal lesion removal using this surgical technique. Method: Retrospective review of medical records and orbital images. Results: A total of four (female = 3) patients with intraconal orbital lesions underwent modified VLS orbitotomy from January 1, 2019 to June 30, 2021 in Hong Kong East Cluster. The average age was 49.3 years old (range: 35–65). Complete excision of intraconal orbital lesion was performed in all four cases. All cases were cavernous haemangioma histologically. All patients were satisfied with their cosmesis postoperatively and most had satisfactory postoperative extraocular movement. Conclusion: Modified VLS approach is simple and provides good intraoperative surgical exposure for intraconal lesions, giving the additional advantage of better scar camouflage.