Application of the 'extraction bag' in laparoscopic treatment of unilateral and bilateral abdominal cryptorchidism in dogs

摘要

Laparoscopy is a mini-invasive surgical technique, particularly indicated in the treatment of unilateral and bilateral abdominal cryptorchidism in dogs (Bianco et al., 1997; Petrizzi et al., 1998; Pena et al., 1998; Gallagher et al, 1992). Following testicular removal via laparoscopy, we found it advantageous to use an 'extraction bag', a technique that had been previously described by Gallagher (Gallagher et al, 1992). By placing the isolated testicle inside this device, asepsis of the operating field is maintained without limiting intra-abdominal surgical manoeuvres. In the case of bilateral cryptorchidism, as the first testicle is isolated and introduced into the extraction bag, it is possible to continue with the contralateral testicle with final extraction of the two testicles through the same surgical incision.