title: Ovarian remnant removal using minimally invasive laparoscopic techniques in four dogs.
abstract: Four partially intact, female dogs with a median age of 6 · 5 years were presented to Angell Animal Medical Center for laparoscopic treatment of ovarian remnant syndrome. Dogs were positioned in dorsal recumbency and a three-port laparoscopic technique was used to identify and remove en bloc any abnormal tissue in the area of the ovarian pedicles. None of the dogs required conversion to open coeliotomy and there were no major complications. Abnormal tissue, including granulosa thecal cell tumour (n = 1), was identified bilaterally in three dogs and unilaterally in one dog. Clinical signs associated with ovarian remnant syndrome resolved in all dogs following surgery.
authors.affiliation: Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, Tufts University, North Grafton, MA 01536, USA.
authors.forename: W E
authors.initials: WE
authors.lastname: Phipps
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Veterinary Specialty Center of Tucson, 4909 N La Canada Drive, Tucson, AZ 85704-1507, USA.
authors.forename: A R
authors.initials: AR
authors.lastname: Goodman
authors.affiliation: Angell Animal Medical Center, 350 S. Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02130, USA.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Sullivan
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D004285:Dogs / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000662:veterinary*; D010052:Ovariectomy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000662:veterinary*; D010053:Ovary / Q000601:surgery*