Laparoscopy
Laparoscopy is a rapidly advancing minimally invasive surgical technique that has been developed particularly for ovariectomy and cryptorchidectomy (of abdominally retained testicles) in standing sedated horses.
This "keyhole surgery" allows a more rapid return to work than conventional open surgery techniques and removes the requirement for a general anaesthetic in most cases.
We have also used laparoscopy to provide information and collect intestinal biopsies in investigations of chronic abdominal pain and weight loss.
This article was published on Nov 3, 2009