The “Leicester Lasso” Lateral Canthoplasty

In Brief Purpose: To describe an innovative technique of lateral canthal tendon (LCT) anchoring to the lateral orbital rim on its inner aspect using a “lasso” technique, in order to provide the ideal vector. Methods: A retrospective case review of seven patients (n = 7), performed from 2009 to 2013 at our institution by the senior author (RGS). Results: Excellent results in all cases with optimal restoration of form and function. Conclusions: The "Leicester Lasso" technique is a safer technique of securing the LCT to the orbital rim. This surgical technique overcomes a problem with the conventional lateral canthoplasty, wherein a looped silk suture lasso is used to secure the lateral canthal ligament to the orbit, instead of using suture needles.