Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Successful laparoscopy assisted ovariohysterectomy in two dogs with pyometra.
- Journal:
- The Journal of veterinary medical science
- Year:
- 1997
- Authors:
- Minami, S et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Veterinary Surgery · Japan
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
Two female dogs with a serious infection of the uterus called pyometra were treated using a special minimally invasive surgery. The veterinarians used an ultrasonic scalpel and small clips to stop any bleeding during the procedure. They made a small opening to remove both ovaries and the uterus, carefully cutting the blood vessels supplying the uterus before taking it out. This method is the first of its kind reported in veterinary medicine for treating pyometra. The treatment was successful in both cases.
Abstract
Two dogs with pyometra were treated by laparoscopy assisted ovariohysterectomy. Hemostasis of the mesovarium was achieved with an ultrasonic scalpel and hemoclips. Both ovaries and the uterus were exposed via a 10-mm caudal port that was enlarged to 3 cm and the uterine cervix was excised after ligation of the uterine arteries. These cases were the first report on ovariohysterectomy for pyometra by laparoscopy assisted surgery in the veterinary field.
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