Phacoemulsification principles and techniques second edition is perfect for the surgeon interested in learning the concepts developing skills and preparing for the actual surgical procedure. Phacoemulsification principles and techniques lucio buratto slack incorporated 1998 medical 519 pages 0 reviews this guide focuses on technique with the specifics and knowledge necessary to understand all elements and essentials of phacoemulsification from inside the book what people are saying write a review. Fundamentals of ultrasonic phacoemulsification power the phacoemulsification ultrasound probe delivers energy into the eye that is used to break up the cataract to facilitate emulsification and aspiration it accomplishes this by vibrating at a fixed frequency when the foot pedal is depressed to position 3