title: Laparoscopy for the treatment of ovarian remnant syndrome in four dogs and two cats.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To describe the clinical workup and laparoscopic treatment of ovarian remnant syndrome in dogs and cats.
  
  
  METHODS
  After confirming the diagnosis with some or all of the following tests - vaginoscopy with cytology, hormonal tests, and ultrasound - laparoscopic removal of the ovarian remnants was performed. A three-portal technique was used in the four dogs and a two-portal technique in the two cats.
  
  
  RESULTS
  All patients recovered well and were discharged the same day. No post-operative complications occurred in any patient.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Overall, in the hands of an experienced laparoscopic surgeon, laparoscopic removal of ovarian remnants appears to be a safe procedure in dogs and cats. In addition, laparoscopy offers the advantages of excellent visualization and a reduced morbidity for the patient. Careful case selection and complete pre-operative workup to rule out co-morbidities or underlying neoplasia are important. As with any laparoscopy the surgeon should always be prepared to convert to an open laparotomy if necessary.
authors.affiliation: Michael Brückner, DVM, Dipl. ECVS, Kleintierklinik Augsburg, Klinkerberg 1-3, 86152 Augsburg, Germany, Email: michaelbrueckner@gmx.de.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Brückner
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002415:Cats / Q000601:surgery*; D004285:Dogs / Q000601:surgery*; D004971:Estrus; D005260:Female; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000592:standards / Q000662:veterinary*; D010052:Ovariectomy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000592:standards / Q000662:veterinary*; D010053:Ovary / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000502:physiology*; D012086:Reoperation / Q000662:veterinary
keywords: Ovarian remnant syndrome; cat; dog; laparoscopy