Endoscopic Ovariectomy of Exotic Mammals Using a Three-Port Approach.
Laparoscopic ovariectomy has been advocated as the preferred sterilization method for dogs for some time. The same arguments and benefits can be extended for many zoologic mammals, including carnivores, suids, primates, lagomorphs, and large rodents. This article summarizes the benefits, equipment options, surgical technique, recovery, and complications associated with this sterilization procedure.
Department of Small Animal Medicine and Surgery, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia, 2200 College Station Road, Athens, GA 30602, USA. Electronic address: sdivers@uga.edu.
Stephen J
SJ
Divers
D000818:Animals; D000068881:Animals, Exotic; D005260:Female; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary; D008322:Mammals / Q000601:surgery*; D010052:Ovariectomy / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary*
Laparoscopy; Mammal; Ovariectomy; Sterilization