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Alejandro Merchán Muñoz1, Nicola Cribb1
1Department of Clinical Studies, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, 50 Stone Road East, Guelph, Ontario N1G 2W1.
The Canadian Veterinary Journal = La Revue Veterinaire Canadienne
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Summary
A modified single incision laparoscopic surgery (SILS) technique effectively removes abdominal testicles in horses. This minimally invasive equine cryptorchidectomy approach showed no complications in 10 cases.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Procedures
- Equine Medicine
Background:
- Minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery offers advantages in equine procedures.
- Equine cryptorchidectomy is a common surgical challenge.
- Existing laparoscopic techniques may require multiple incisions.
