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Purpose To describe characteristics of a delivery device of endothelial graft using in endothelial keratoplasty procedure (Descemet Stripping Endothelial Keraplasty, DSAEK) and to report clinical results. Methods 20 patients are including in our prospective non‐randomised study. Patients were benefited of a DSAEK by an experienced surgeon. The dissection of the endothelial graft were realised after removal epithelium and cutting a cornea anterior hat of 350μm by a microkeratom (Moria France). Grafts are inserted by the Endosaver® (Ocular System Inc USA) by a 4 mm incision and applied by a buffering of a air bubble in the anterior segment after a peripheral iridotomy. Authors reports experiences with this device and the density of endothelial cells after 6 month. Results Any failure of the graft was reported. The diminution of endothelial cells was correlated to the thickness of the graft and situated between 26% and 31% depending on pachymetry (50‐120 μm and 120‐150μm).49% of patients had more than 20/40 at 6 month. Conclusion our study showed the interest of Endosaver® on endothelial grafts to reduce the incision and the diminution of endothelial cells on DSAEK. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]