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Lloyd P Tate1, Callie A Fogle, C Scott Bailey
1Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27607, USA. jock_tate@ncsu.edu
Veterinary Surgery : VS
|May 9, 2012
Summary
This study presents a laparoscopic-assisted écraseur ovariectomy technique for mares. The method is fast, safe, and cost-effective, offering a viable alternative for equine reproductive surgery.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Surgery
- Equine Medicine
- Reproductive Surgery
Background:
- Ovariectomy is a common surgical procedure in mares.
- Minimally invasive techniques are sought to improve safety and reduce recovery time.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a novel technique for ovariectomy in mares using a chain écraseur with laparoscopic guidance.
- To report the outcomes of this procedure in a small case series.
Main Methods:
- A case series involving four mares undergoing ovariectomy.
- Laparoscopic guidance was used for colpotomy and écraseur manipulation.
- Ovaries were grasped and removed using an écraseur, with pedicle evaluation via laparoscope.
- Colpotomy closure was performed laparoscopically.
Main Results:
- The technique allowed clear visualization and secure grasping of ovaries.
- Mesovarial pedicles were easily assessed for hemorrhage.
- Surgical time ranged from 10-15 minutes with no immediate postsurgical complications.
- Colpotomy closure healed without complications.
Conclusions:
- Laparoscopic-assisted écraseur ovariectomy is a safe, rapid, and inexpensive alternative.
- This technique offers advantages over traditional open and laparoscopic ovariectomy methods.
