title: [Endoscopy of body cavities and minimally invasive surgery in small animals--review].
abstract: A report is given on principles and possibilities of diagnostic laparoscopy, thoracoscopy, cystoscopy and arthroscopy in dogs. Ovariectomy, ovarihysterectomy and castration of cryptorchid dogs are mentioned as examples for possible minimal invasive surgery.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Thiele
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Kelch
authors.forename: K G
authors.initials: KG
authors.lastname: Frank
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D003456:Cryptorchidism / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary; D004285:Dogs / Q000601:surgery*; D004724:Endoscopy / Q000662:veterinary*; D005260:Female; D007044:Hysterectomy / Q000662:veterinary; D008297:Male; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures / Q000662:veterinary*; D010052:Ovariectomy / Q000662:veterinary