Historical Perspective on Iridocyclectomy: Contributions of Professor Leonid F. Linnik.

Background: Iridocyclectomy still remains one of the main treatment options for intraocular anterior tumors. This surgical approach has undergone a century of development. Many famous ocular oncologists have contributed substantially to the advancement of the surgical removal of iridociliary tumors. Summary: Surgical resection of tumors involving the iris and ciliary body is challenging. In this article, we provide a historical overview of the evolution of iridocyclectomy since the beginning of the 20th Century, describing contributions made by the Russian Ophthalmologist, Prof. Leonid F. Linnik (1930-2008) and other eminent surgeons from several countries. Key Messages. Although block excision continues to dominate contemporary practice, a variety of unresolved challenges necessitate further technological innovation.