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Single-incision laparoscopic spay treats uterine infections in dogs
By Wallace, Mandy L et al.·Published in Veterinary surgery : VS·2015·Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Single Incision, Laparoscopic-Assisted Ovariohysterectomy for Mucometra and Pyometra in Dogs.
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Plain-English summary
A group of seven female dogs with serious uterine infections, either pyometra (a severe infection of the uterus) or mucometra (a buildup of fluid in the uterus), underwent a special surgery called a single-incision laparoscopic-assisted ovariohysterectomy to remove their infected uterus. Most of the dogs recovered well, with six of them going home just one day after the surgery. One dog needed a more traditional surgery due to a complication, but overall, there were no major issues reported during follow-up. This technique proved to be a safe option for treating these conditions in dogs.
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To describe a single-incision, laparoscopic-assisted technique for ovariohysterectomy and its application for treatment of mucometra and pyometra in dogs. STUDY DESIGN: Prospective case series. ANIMALS: Seven dogs. METHODS: Dogs were included if they had an open or closed pyometra or mucometra and an approximate uterine body diameter of less than 5 cm based on ultrasound or abdominal radiographs. Each dog underwent a laparoscopic-assisted ovariohysterectomy through a single-incision laparoscopic port. RESULTS: The procedure was performed in 6 dogs with pyometra and 1 dog with mucometra. Conversion to an open procedure was necessary in 1 dog with uterine rupture. A 2nd port was necessary in 1 dog to exteriorize the uterine body. Median uterine body diameter was 2.2 cm (range 2-3.9). The median surgical time was 85 minutes (range 40-110). Six of 7 dogs were released from the hospital at 1 day postoperative. Follow up ranged from 7 to 421 days and no complications were reported. CONCLUSION: A single-incision, laparoscopic-assisted technique for pyometra was feasible in dogs, given restricted case selection and experience with single-incision laparoscopy.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26088559/