Laparoscopic ovariectomy and ovariohysterectomy in llamas and alpacas.
The minimally invasive nature of laparoscopic techniques and shorter convalescent periods have made these techniques increasingly popular for use in New World camelids (llamas and alpacas). This article outlines the instruments and steps needed to perform laparoscopic surgery on the female reproductive tract in llamas and alpacas.
Carpenter
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Department of Large Animal Surgery, Veterinary Teaching Hospital, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado 80523-1620, USA.
Hendrickson
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Anderson
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D000818:Animals; D002161:Camelids, New World / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D007044:Hysterectomy / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary*; D020706:Laparoscopes / Q000662:veterinary; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary*; D010052:Ovariectomy / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary*; D011187:Posture