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Israel Fernandez-Pineda1, Ana Millan, Juan Morcillo

  • 1Department of Pediatric Surgery, Virgen del Rocio Children's Hospital, Sevilla, Spain. israfdez@hotmail.com

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Laparoscopic splenectomy and nephrectomy in rats are feasible. This rat model offers valuable training for pediatric minimally invasive surgery, despite some post-operative hemorrhage risks.

Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Surgical Training Models

Background:

  • Rats are increasingly utilized in preclinical laparoscopic research.
  • Effective training in laparoscopic microsurgery is essential for advancing pediatric surgical techniques.
  • This study assesses the utility of a rat model for laparoscopic splenectomy and nephrectomy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the technical feasibility of performing laparoscopic splenectomy and nephrectomy in a rat model.
  • To determine the potential of this model as a training tool for pediatric minimally invasive surgery.

Main Methods:

  • Wistar rats underwent laparoscopic procedures under halothane anesthesia.
  • Standard laparoscopic techniques were employed, including trocar insertion, pneumoperitoneum, and endoscopic visualization.

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  • Procedures involved intracorporeal ligation and dissection for splenectomy and nephrectomy.

    • Main Results:

    • Laparoscopic splenectomy was successfully performed in 8 rats, and nephrectomy in 4 rats.
    • Operative times ranged from 25-40 minutes for splenectomy and 30-65 minutes for nephrectomy.
    • Four rats experienced post-operative mortality due to hemorrhage; no port site infections were observed.

    Conclusions:

    • Laparoscopic splenectomy and nephrectomy are technically achievable in an experimental rat model.
    • This model serves as a viable training platform for pediatric minimally invasive surgical procedures.