title: Advances in laparoscopic techniques and instrumentation in standing equine surgery.
abstract: Equine standing surgery and laparoscopy are becoming increasingly important aspects of equine surgery. Laparoscopic advancements lag behind the human medical field, mainly due to decreased access to appropriate training and instrumentation. It is nearly impossible to cover the topic of equine standing surgery without discussing advances in laparoscopy, because without such advances, equine standing surgery lacks potential for forward progress. Although novel standing techniques continue to be published, the addition of minimally invasive laparoscopic techniques adds an entirely new dimension and provides a plethora of procedures to surgeons practicing equine standing surgery.
authors.affiliation: Surgical Research Laboratory, Department of Clinical Sciences, Colorado State University, 300 W Drake Road, Fort Collins, CO 80523, USA. Electronic address: Jeremiah.easley@colostate.edu.
authors.forename: Jeremiah T
authors.initials: JT
authors.lastname: Easley
authors.affiliation: Professional Veterinary Medicine, Colorado State University, 300 W Drake Road, Fort Collins, CO 80523, USA.
authors.forename: Dean A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Hendrickson
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D005260:Female; D006734:Horse Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D006736:Horses / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000193:education / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods* / Q000662:veterinary*
keywords: Advances; Equine; Laparoscopy; Minimally invasive surgery; Standing surgery