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Ventral laparoscopic abomasopexy on adult cows
Marie Babkine1, André Desrochers, Ludovic Bouré
1Département de sciences cliniques, Faculté de médecine vétérinaire, Université de Montreal, Quebec. marie.babkine@umontreal.ca
Summary
A new laparoscopic abomasopexy technique offers a safe and reliable method for fixing displaced abomasum in cows. This minimally invasive approach reduces complications and ensures adequate abomasal fixation.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Surgery
- Laparoscopic Techniques
- Bovine Medicine
Background:
- Displacement of the abomasum is a common condition in cattle.
- Existing surgical techniques carry risks of invasiveness and infection.
- Need for safer, effective treatment options is critical.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a novel laparoscopic abomasopexy technique.
- To evaluate the safety and reliability of this method.
- To assess postoperative adhesion formation.
Main Methods:
- Ventral laparoscopic abomasopexy performed on 10 adult dry cows.
- Abomasum fixation using 4 interrupted polydioxanone sutures.
- Postoperative adhesion evaluation via laparoscopy at 3 months.
Main Results:
- The laparoscopic technique was successfully performed without major complications.
- Adequate abomasum fixation was achieved in all subjects.
- Minimal postoperative adhesions were observed.
Conclusions:
- Laparoscopic abomasopexy is a simple, safe, and effective procedure for healthy cows.
- This technique provides reliable abomasal fixation.
- It presents a viable alternative for correcting left displaced abomasum.
