Laparoscopic cryptorchidectomy and ovariectomy in the standing horse. 2. Laparoscopic ovariectomy.

摘要

The surgical technique of laparoscopic ovariectomy in a standing sedated mare is described. Unilateral ovariectomy was performed in 17 horses because of granulosa cell tumour and bilateral ovariectomy in 6 mares because of abnormal behaviour. Afteradequate sedation and analgesia, the laparoscope was inserted into the paralumbar fossa. After identification of the ovary the mesovar was anaesthetized with a local anaesthetic. Then the mesovar was resected with a custom-built stapler and the ovary waswithdrawn from the abdomen through an enlarged flank incision. It was concluded that the standing laparoscopic ovariectomy was a safe and practical procedure with a minimal intra- and postoperative complication rate.