A Review of Laparoscopic Cryptorchidectomy |
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Authors: | JoLynn Joyce DVM MS |
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Institution: | aDepartment of Clinical Sciences, James L Voss Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO |
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Abstract: | Laparoscopic cryptorchidectomy has provided the surgeon with an easy, efficient means of locating and castrating abdominally retained testes without the complications associated with routine open approaches. It is especially useful when the horse's castration history is unknown, or if previous attempts at cryptorchid castration have been made. With the direct visualization that laparoscopy provides, surgeons are able to visualize both vaginal rings for presence of intra abdominal and inguinal testis in addition to testicular remnants and adhesion formation from previous surgical manipulations. Furthermore, because it is minimally invasive, laparoscopy shortens patient confinement time and reduces postoperative complications such as eventration. With experience, it is a technically easy procedure and can safely be performed on anesthetized or standing sedated horses. |
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