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Laparoscopic Ovariectomy in Dogs: Comparison Between Single Portal and Two-Portal Access |
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| Authors: | GILLES DUPRÉ DVM Diplomate ECVS VALENTINA FIORBIANCO DVM MONIKA SKALICKY DTPH NILGÜN GÜLTIKEN DVM SERHAN SERHAT AY DVM MURAT FINDIK DVM |
| Institution: | Clinic for Small Animal Surgery, Ophthalmology, Dentistry, Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Department of Small Animals and Horses, and Institute of Pathophysiology, University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, Vienna, Austria;;and Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ondokuz Mayιs University, Samsun, Turkey |
| Abstract: | Objective: To compare surgical times and perioperative complication rates of single portal access and 2-portal laparoscopic ovariectomy (LapOVE) in dogs using a bipolar vessel sealer/divider device, and to evaluate the performance of novice laparoscopists for right ovariectomy. Study Design: Controlled clinical trial. Animals: Female dogs (n=42). Methods: Dogs were divided into groups: 1=single portal and 2=2 portal. LapOVE was performed using a 5 mm vessel sealer/divider device and a 10 mm operating laparoscope (Group 1) or a 5 mm laparoscope (Group 2). Dog characteristics (weight, body condition score, ovarian ligament fat score), operative time, and perioperative complication rate were compared between groups. Right ovariectomy duration was evaluated for 2 novice laparoscopists. Results: No significant difference was found in mean total surgical time between group 1 (21.07 min/s) and group 2 (19.06 min/s). Factors significantly affecting times included body condition scores, ovarian ligament fat score, ovarian bleeding, and surgeon expertize. Minor complications (bleeding from ovaries or after splenic trauma) occurred and were similar in both groups. Bleeding was correlated to body condition score and ovarian ligament fat score. Interindividual differences were found among surgeons for right ovariectomy time. Conclusions: Single portal access LapOVE using vessel sealer/divider device is feasible, safe, and does not significantly increase total surgical time in comparison with 2-portal approach. Laparoscopic skills may play a role in ability to perform single portal LapOVE. Clinical Relevance: LapOVE can be performed using single portal access. |
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