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Surgical Closure of Equine Abdomen, Prevention, and Management of Incisional Complications
Published on: May 10, 2024
Complications and need for conversion to laparotomy in small animals
Janet Kovak McClaran1, Nicole J Buote
1Department of Surgery, The Animal Medical Center, New York, NY 10065, USA. janet.mcclaran@amcny.org
Abstract:
Laparoscopic procedures provide the advantage of decreased patient morbidity with improved visualization and rapid patient recovery. Complications associated with laparoscopic procedures are discussed. Conversion to open laparotomy may depend on a variety of factors related to the patient, procedure, and surgeon. There are few contraindications for performing laparoscopic procedures, but complications or conversions to an open laparotomy may be expected in a percentage of patients.

