Direct inguinal hernia in the cynomolgus monkey (Macaca fascicularis)

Area of Science:

• Veterinary Surgery
• Primate Medicine
• Surgical Anatomy

Background:

• Direct inguinal hernias are common in male primates.
• Surgical intervention is often necessary for repair.
• Evaluating novel surgical approaches is crucial for improving outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

• To present the surgical repair of direct inguinal hernias in Macaca fascicularis.
• To evaluate the efficacy of the posterior (preperitoneal) approach for this condition.

Main Methods:

• Surgical repair of direct inguinal hernia in Macaca fascicularis.
• Utilized the posterior (preperitoneal) surgical approach.
• Case presentation of the surgical procedure.

Main Results:

• Successful surgical repair of direct inguinal hernia was achieved.
• The posterior preperitoneal approach demonstrated high efficacy.
• No intraoperative or postoperative complications were reported.

Conclusions:

• The posterior preperitoneal approach is an excellent method for repairing direct inguinal hernias in male primates.
• This surgical technique offers a reliable and effective solution for this condition in Macaca fascicularis.
• Further studies may explore long-term outcomes and applicability in other primate species.