Even though the castration of the cryptorchid horse is often a simple procedure, it could be tricky and cause several intra- and post-operative complications, as failure in localisation and removal of the testis, haemorrhage, post-operative evisceration, adhesions (Stickle e Fessler 1978, Fischer 1997). The laparoscopic technique is commonly used today, to prevent these complications. In this issue we describe nine cases of laparoscopic cryptorchidectomy, both in standing horses and in dorsal recumbency, using two main procedures for inducing the haemostasis of the funiculum: the intra-abdominal legation via an endoscopic loop or the cauterization with bipolar forceps. The use of an Endoloop, w or w/o the monopolar electrosurgery, seems to be the most efficient and cheapest approach, as reported.
Laparoscopic approach to equine cryptorchidectomy
VANNOZZI, IACOPO
2005-01-01
Abstract
Even though the castration of the cryptorchid horse is often a simple procedure, it could be tricky and cause several intra- and post-operative complications, as failure in localisation and removal of the testis, haemorrhage, post-operative evisceration, adhesions (Stickle e Fessler 1978, Fischer 1997). The laparoscopic technique is commonly used today, to prevent these complications. In this issue we describe nine cases of laparoscopic cryptorchidectomy, both in standing horses and in dorsal recumbency, using two main procedures for inducing the haemostasis of the funiculum: the intra-abdominal legation via an endoscopic loop or the cauterization with bipolar forceps. The use of an Endoloop, w or w/o the monopolar electrosurgery, seems to be the most efficient and cheapest approach, as reported.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
