Laparoscopic-Assisted Colpotomy for Ovariectomy in the Mare

Laparoscopic-Assisted Colpotomy for Ovariectomy in the Mare

Objective To describe a technique for ovariectomy through a colpotomy using a chain écraseur with laparoscopic guidance and report outcome in 4 mares. Study Design Case series. Method After insertion of a laparoscope into the abdomen through the left flank, colpotomy was performed to allow introduct...

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Published in:Veterinary surgery Vol. 41; no. 5; pp. 625 - 628
Main Authors: Tate Jr, Lloyd P., Fogle, Callie A., Bailey, C. Scott, Tate, Kathryn B., Davis, John W.
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: United States Blackwell Publishing Ltd 01-07-2012
Subjects:
Abdominal surgery
Animals
Colpotomy - veterinary
Female
Females
Horses
Laparoscopy - methods
Laparoscopy - veterinary
Ovariectomy - methods
Ovariectomy - veterinary
Postoperative Complications - veterinary
Surgical outcomes
Surgical techniques
Time Factors
Treatment Outcome
Veterinary medicine
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Summary:Objective To describe a technique for ovariectomy through a colpotomy using a chain écraseur with laparoscopic guidance and report outcome in 4 mares. Study Design Case series. Method After insertion of a laparoscope into the abdomen through the left flank, colpotomy was performed to allow introduction of an écraseur into the caudal aspect of the abdomen. Grasping and removal of the ovary and evaluation of the pedicle was observed via the laparoscope. The laparoscope was then inserted in the right flank for right ovariectomy. The colpotomy was closed in a continuous suture pattern using laparoscopic or long needle holders. Results Insertion of a laparoscope allowed ready identification of the ovaries and capture within an écraseur, including assurance that no other tissues were contained within écraseur chain. The mesovarial pedicles were easily be examined for hemorrhage. Surgical time for ovariectomy was 10–15 minutes with no postsurgical complications. Closure of the colpotomy healed without complications. Conclusion Laparoscopic‐assisted écraseur ovariectomy is inexpensive, rapid, and a safe alternative to other methods of open and laparoscopic ovariectomy.
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ISSN:0161-3499
1532-950X
DOI:10.1111/j.1532-950X.2012.00993.x