Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Laparoscopic surgery to remove retained testicles in dogs and cats
By Miller, Nathan A et al.·Published in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association·2004·Department of Small Animal Medicine and Surgery, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Use of laparoscopic-assisted cryptorchidectomy in dogs and cats.
Plain-English summary
A group of 13 dogs and cats with retained testes underwent a minimally invasive surgery called laparoscopic-assisted cryptorchidectomy to locate and remove the testes. The surgery was successful, and the owners reported satisfaction with the procedure one month later, noting no significant complications. This technique helps reduce the invasiveness of the surgery while still allowing the veterinarian to see the abdominal structures clearly. Overall, the pets did well after the surgery.
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Abstract
A laparoscopic-assisted technique for localization and removal of retained testes was performed on 13 client-owned dogs and cats. Operative time and intraoperative complications were recorded. One month after surgery, follow-up examinations were performed on all animals and owners were asked to complete questionnaires concerning signs of illness and complications observed after surgery and their overall satisfaction with the procedure. The laparoscopic-assisted technique was effective in identifying and removing retained testes. Owners were satisfied with the procedure. Laparoscopic-assisted crytorchidectomy can be used to minimize the invasiveness of the procedure while maintaining the safety associated with good visibility of abdominal structures.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15070057/