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Evaluation of Laparoscopic Sterilization Techniques in Dogs

Author: Mohan Lal Sharma, S.K. Jhirwal, Mahendra Tanwar and Meena Puniya

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Abstract

Two techniques of laparoscopic spaying in female dogs were evaluated in two groups each containing 7 apparently healthy non-pregnant bitches. Group I (LapOVE) comprised of animals undergoing laparoscopic ovariectomy with three port technique and Group II (LapOVH) comprised of animals undergoing laparoscopic ovariohysterectomy with three port technique. All the animals gone through the same anaesthetic protocol comprised of induction with xylazine, ketamine and maintenance by isofluraneanaesthesia. The total surgical time in Group LapOVH was significantly (p<0.05) more than that of Group LapOVE. Intra-operative complications like mild thermal injury to spleen, bladder was observed in one case from both groups. Post-operative surgical wound infection including erythema and seroma were reported as post-operative complications whereas in long term follow up urine incontinence was observed in two cases irrespective of the procedure followed. LapOVE had advantages like shorter surgical times.In our study both LapOVH and LapOVE appeared to be safe and effective methods of surgical sterilization.

Keywords

Laparoscopic, laparoscopic ovariohysterectomy, laparoscopic ovariectomy

Conclusion

Both the technique of laparoscopy are safe and effective methods of sterilization. We did not find any major reason for removal of uterine horn along with ovaries. Ovariectomy is a method that is equally effective and has no known drawbacks for the elective sterilization of female dogs. A smaller incision, improved visibility of the ovarian pedicle, and perhaps a lower risk of problems from uterine manipulation surgery are some potential benefits of laparoscopic ovariectomy. So laparoscopic ovariectomy is equally effective technique and can be method of choice for sterilisation.

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How to cite this article

Mohan Lal Sharma, S.K. Jhirwal, Mahendra Tanwar and Meena Puniya (2024). Evaluation of Laparoscopic Sterilization Techniques in Dogs. Biological Forum – An International Journal, 16(1): 107-111.