Endoresection with adjuvant ruthenium brachytherapy is an option for selected patients with UM who cannot be treated with brachytherapy as monotherapy. About two-thirds of eyes can be retained long term without recurrences. Visual acuity cannot be maintained in most cases, and may even decrease considerably. Radiation complications are comparatively rare and not a significant problem.
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