Laparoscopic salpingectomy in Papio hamadryas for birth control in captivity. (5th January 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Lacitignola, Luca; Laricchiuta, Pietro; Imperante, Annarita; Acquafredda, Claudia; Stabile, Marzia; Staffieri, Francesco
• Is Part Of: Veterinary surgery. Volume 51(2022)supplement 1
• Page Start: O98
• Page End: O106
• Publication Date: 2022-01-05
• Subjects: Veterinary surgery -- Periodicals; Veterinary Medicine -- Periodicals; Surgery -- Periodicals; Societies, Medical -- Periodicals; 636.0897
• DOI: 10.1111/vsu.13760
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0161-3499

Abstract

Abstract: Objective: To evaluate the feasibility of laparoscopic salpingectomy in baboons ( Papio hamadryas ). We hypothesized that laparoscopic salpingectomy could be performed in baboon species within a reasonable amount of surgical time, with minor complications occurring at low rates. Study design: Case series and technique description. Animals: Sixteen baboons (n = 16). Methods: The surgical procedures were performed using the 3‐port technique, with 5 mm instruments and a telescope placed at the umbilical and hypogastric regions. A salpinx dissection was performed, using a radiofrequency bipolar vessel sealing device, from the fimbriae to the uterine attachments. We evaluated the surgical duration, learning curve, and intraoperative and early postoperative complications. Results: Ten adult and 6 subadult baboons with a mean weight of 9.32 kg, a range of 4‐14.2 kg, and a standard deviation (SD) of 3.09 kg were included in the study. The total duration of surgery was 28.75 min (range, 16‐50 min; SD, 9.60 min). The installation phase was completed in a mean time of 7.68 min (range, 3‐15 min; SD, 3.43 min), and the time to complete the salpingectomy of both salpinges was 9.68 min (range, 4‐20 min; SD, 3.97 min). No complications were observed in the postoperative period. Conclusion: Laparoscopic salpingectomy in Papio hamadryas was feasible, with an acceptable surgical time, low invasiveness, and only minor technical perioperative complications. Clinical significance: Laparoscopic salpingectomy could be a viable and safe therapeutic option in nonhuman primate birth‐control programs.