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  • Veterinary surgery
  • Surgical microscopy
  • Exotic animal medicine

Background:

  • Magnification is crucial for exotic pet surgeries due to the small size of the animals.
  • Current magnification methods may have limitations in specialized veterinary procedures.
  • Endoscopy equipment is widely available in veterinary practices.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe a method for adapting existing endoscopy equipment for video telescope operating microscopy in exotic animal surgery.
  • To detail the necessary additional equipment and their specifications.
  • To present case examples demonstrating the application of this technique.

Main Methods:

  • Integration of a mechanical arm and telescope with standard endoscopy equipment.
  • Configuration of the system for video telescope operating microscopy.
  • Application of the technique in various exotic animal surgical cases.

Main Results:

  • Successful implementation of video telescope operating microscopy in small exotic animals.
  • Demonstrated improved visualization and precision during surgical procedures.
  • Positive outcomes in the presented case examples.

Conclusions:

  • Video telescope operating microscopy is a feasible and beneficial technique for exotic pet veterinarians.
  • This method enhances surgical capabilities by utilizing existing endoscopy equipment.
  • The described setup offers a practical solution for magnification challenges in small animal surgery.