Ovarian remnant removal using minimally invasive laparoscopic techniques in four dogs. (12th December 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Phipps, W. E.; Goodman, A. R.; Sullivan, M.
• Is Part Of: Journal of small animal practice. Volume 57:Number 4(2016)
• Page Start: 214
• Page End: 216
• Publication Date: 2015-12-12
• Subjects: Veterinary medicine -- Periodicals; Veterinary Medicine -- Periodicals; 636.089
• DOI: 10.1111/jsap.12424
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0022-4510

Abstract

Abstract : Four partially intact, female dogs with a median age of 6 · 5 years were presented to Angell Animal Medical Center for laparoscopic treatment of ovarian remnant syndrome. Dogs were positioned in dorsal recumbency and a three‐port laparoscopic technique was used to identify and remove en bloc any abnormal tissue in the area of the ovarian pedicles. None of the dogs required conversion to open coeliotomy and there were no major complications. Abnormal tissue, including granulosa thecal cell tumour (n = 1), was identified bilaterally in three dogs and unilaterally in one dog. Clinical signs associated with ovarian remnant syndrome resolved in all dogs following surgery.