Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Laparoscopic spay in cats comparing laser and electrocoagulation
By van Nimwegen, Sebastiaan A & Kirpensteijn, Jolle·Published in Journal of feline medicine and surgery·2007·Department of Clinical Sciences of Companion Animals, Netherlands·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Laparoscopic ovariectomy in cats: comparison of laser and bipolar electrocoagulation.
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
Fourteen mixed-breed domestic cats had a laparoscopic ovariectomy (surgery to remove the ovaries) using either a laser or a special electrical tool. Both methods were successful, and there were no complications during or after the surgery. The laser method took longer than the electrical method, but both were effective and easy to perform. Cats recovered quickly, with an average recovery time of less than one day, and their owners were very satisfied with the results.
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Abstract
Fourteen mixed-breed domestic cats underwent laparoscopic ovariectomy (lapOVE) using paediatric equipment, an Nd:YAG laser and a bipolar electrocoagulation forceps. Cats were placed in 10 degrees Trendelenburg position (head down) and insufflation pressure was kept at 4mmHg, while surgery was performed through three midline portals. Randomly-assigned unilateral laser resection of one ovary (laserOVE) and bipolar electrocoagulation (BECOVE) of the contralateral ovary were performed. Duration of predetermined surgery intervals was recorded, as well as occurrence of intra- and postoperative complications. Both methods were successful and without complications. Duration of laserOVE was significantly increased compared to BECOVE. The right ovary was more difficult to access; however, both ovaries were easy to manipulate because of the relatively long suspensory ligament. The ovarian ligaments contained minimal amounts of fat and obesity did not influence surgery duration. Convalescence period was short (0.9+/-0.4 days) and owner satisfaction high.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17513153/