title: Laparoscopic and laparoscopic-assisted cryptorchidectomy in dogs and cats.
abstract: There are many applications for laparoscopy in small animal surgery. A relatively simple one is abdominal cryptorchid castration. Laparoscopic examination of the peritoneal cavity can both aid in the diagnosis of abdominal cryptorchidism and allow treatment using either a totally laparoscopic or a laparoscopic-assisted technique. Minimally invasive cryptorchid castration obviates the need for "open" celiotomy and may thereby reduce postoperative discomfort and wound-related complications in these patients.
authors.affiliation: Columbia River Veterinary Specialists, Vancouver, WA, USA.
authors.forename: Phillip
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Mayhew
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002415:Cats / Q000601:surgery*; D004285:Dogs / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D009919:Orchiectomy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary*; D016896:Treatment Outcome