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¹M.D. Professor, Ufuk University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology, Ankara/TURKEY
²M.D. Asistant Professor, Gazi University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology, Ankara/TURKEY Surgery for proliferative diabetic retinopathy remains a valid treatment option even for patients who received proper laser photocoagulation and medical therapy. With the advancements of surgical techniques and technology, indications for surgery in diabetic retinopathy is increasing. Aside from vitreous hemorrhage and tractional retinal detachment, patients with macular edema and proliferative complications get early intervention. This review identifies the indications, surgical techniques, anti-VEGF therapies related to surgery, surgical outcomes and complications of pars plana vitrectomy for proliferative diabetic reinopathy and macular edema. Keywords : Diabetic retinopathy, macular edema, vitreous hemorrhage, vitrectomy