Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Laparoscopic spay and stomach tacking in 10 dogs using 2 ports
By Radford, Andrew C et al.·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2021·Veterinary Surgical Centers, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Combined laparoscopic ovariectomy and laparoscopic-assisted gastropexy utilizing a 2-port technique in 10 dogs.
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Plain-English summary
Ten dogs underwent a combined laparoscopic ovariectomy (spaying) and laparoscopic-assisted gastropexy (a procedure to prevent stomach twisting) using a new 2-port technique. The surgeries lasted about 72.5 minutes on average, which is similar to other methods previously used. Remarkably, there were no complications during or after the surgeries. This suggests that the 2-port technique is a safe and effective option for these procedures in dogs.
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Abstract
A case series was selected retrospectively to evaluate the technique, outcome, and short-term complications associated with a combined laparoscopic ovariectomy (Lap OVX) and laparoscopic-assisted gastropexy (LAG) using a 2-port technique, and to compare it with previously published combined laparoscopic techniques for Lap OVX and LAG in dogs. Medical records of dogs undergoing elective, combined Lap OVX and LAG performed using a 2-port technique between 2017 and 2019 were reviewed. Total surgical time was compared to previously published combined Lap OVX and LAG techniques in dogs. Intraoperative and short-term complications were recorded. Ten dogs [median weight: 29.4 kg (range: 11.4 to 84.1 kg); mean: 37.4] met the inclusion criteria. Median surgical time to complete both the Lap OVX and LAG was 72.5 minutes (range: 47.0 to 120.0 minutes; mean: 77.4 minutes), which was not significantly different than that described in previous studies of combined Lap OVX and LAG (weighted mean average: 67.3 minutes; 95% confidence interval: 46.9 to 87.7,= 0.3). No intraoperative or postoperative complications were reported. It is concluded that a 2-port technique for combined Lap OVX and LAG is feasible, has few complications, and requires similar time to perform compared to other previously published laparoscopic techniques.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34602641/