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Standing laparoscopically-aided ovariectomy in mares

R D Gottschalk¹, S S van den Berg

¹Department of Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Pretoria, Onderstepoort, South Africa.

Journal of the South African Veterinary Association

|December 31, 1997

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This study details a minimally invasive surgical technique for ovariectomy in mares. The procedure, performed standing under sedation, proved rapid and effective for removing ovaries.

Area of Science:

Veterinary Surgery
Equine Reproductive Medicine

Background:

Ovariectomy is a common surgical procedure in mares.
Traditional methods can be invasive and require general anesthesia.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe a novel, minimally invasive surgical technique for ovariectomy in mares.
To evaluate the efficacy and safety of this standing surgical approach.

Main Methods:

Standing sedation and laparoscopy were utilized for ovariectomy in 13 mares.
Ovaries were identified, anesthetized locally, and removed through a flank incision.
Abdominal insufflation was not employed during the procedure.

Main Results:

The minimally invasive technique was successfully performed in all mares.

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The procedure was rapid and effective, with no reported complications.

Standing surgery minimized invasiveness and recovery time.

Conclusions:

This laparoscopic-assisted standing ovariectomy is a safe, effective, and minimally invasive alternative.
The technique offers advantages in terms of speed and reduced patient stress.
Further research could explore long-term outcomes and broader applications.