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Laparoscopic salpingectomy in Papio hamadryas for birth control in captivity
Luca Lacitignola1, Pietro Laricchiuta2, Annarita Imperante3
1Dipartimento Dell'Emergenze e trapianti di Organo, sez. Cliniche Veterinarie e P.A., Università degli studi di Bari, Bari, Italy.
Veterinary Surgery : VS
|January 5, 2022
Summary
Laparoscopic salpingectomy in baboons (Papio hamadryas) is feasible and safe. This minimally invasive procedure can be completed in a reasonable surgical time with no observed complications, making it a viable option for primate birth control.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Surgery
- Primate Reproductive Biology
Background:
- Laparoscopic salpingectomy is a standard procedure in human medicine.
- Its feasibility in nonhuman primates, specifically baboons (Papio hamadryas), has not been extensively evaluated.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the feasibility of performing laparoscopic salpingectomy in baboons.
- To determine the surgical duration, learning curve, and complication rates associated with the procedure.
Main Methods:
- A case series involving sixteen baboons (Papio hamadryas) was conducted.
- A 3-port laparoscopic technique with 5 mm instruments and a radiofrequency bipolar vessel sealing device was employed.
- Surgical duration and perioperative complications were meticulously recorded.
Main Results:
- The mean surgical duration for laparoscopic salpingectomy was 28.75 minutes.
- Salpingectomy of both uterine tubes averaged 9.68 minutes.
- No intraoperative or early postoperative complications were reported in any of the baboons.
Conclusions:
- Laparoscopic salpingectomy is a feasible and safe surgical option in baboons (Papio hamadryas).
- The procedure demonstrates acceptable surgical times and low invasiveness.
- This technique holds promise for nonhuman primate birth-control programs.
