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Recent advances in soft tissue minimally invasive surgery.

P D Mayhew1

  • 1Department of Surgical and Radiological Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California-Davis, Davis, CA, 95616, USA.

The Journal of Small Animal Practice
|December 31, 2013
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Summary

Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) in small animals is rapidly advancing, offering patient benefits similar to human medicine. While some advanced techniques are still limited by cost and technical challenges, veterinary MIS continues to evolve.

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Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Techniques

Background:

  • Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) has seen significant advancements in human medicine over the past 25 years.
  • Technological evolution includes laparoscopy, thoracoscopic surgery, single-port devices, robotic surgery, and natural orifice transluminal endosurgery.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the advancements in soft tissue minimally invasive surgery.
  • To discuss the current state and future potential of MIS in veterinary medicine, particularly for small animals.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of MIS techniques in human and veterinary medicine.
  • Analysis of technological platforms and their applicability to veterinary patients.

Main Results:

  • Human MIS has evolved significantly, offering numerous patient benefits.

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  • Veterinary MIS is progressing rapidly, though some advanced human techniques are currently limited by cost and technical feasibility.

    • Conclusions:

    • Small animal patients can increasingly benefit from minimally invasive surgical approaches.
    • Continued development in veterinary MIS is expected, adapting human advancements for canine and feline patients.