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¹Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA. ljfreema@purdue.edu

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Minimally invasive gastrointestinal surgery in animals has advanced since 1999, offering diagnostic, prophylactic, and therapeutic benefits. This approach reduces patient trauma and speeds recovery for small animals.

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Area of Science:

Veterinary Surgery
Animal Health
Gastroenterology

Background:

Minimally invasive gastrointestinal surgery (MIGS) in animals was first described in 1999.
Veterinary adoption of MIGS techniques for client-owned animals has increased.
MIGS is utilized for diagnostic, prophylactic, and therapeutic purposes in veterinary medicine.

Purpose of the Study:

To review current research in animal MIGS.
To discuss the evolution and application of MIGS procedures in veterinary practice.
To highlight the benefits of MIGS for small animal patients.

Main Methods:

Review of existing literature and research on MIGS in animals.
Analysis of the transition in caseloads from diagnostic to more complex therapeutic procedures.
Examination of specific prophylactic procedures like lap-assisted gastropexy.

Main Results:

Significant expansion of diagnostic procedures using MIGS.
Increased adoption of prophylactic MIGS, such as lap-assisted gastropexy.
Growing capacity to perform more complex therapeutic MIGS in small animals.
Demonstrated benefits of reduced tissue trauma and faster recovery for small animal patients.

Conclusions:

MIGS has become an integral part of veterinary surgical practice.
The scope of MIGS in animals has expanded beyond initial applications.
Continued research and development in MIGS promise further advancements in animal patient care.