Coelioscopic-assisted prefemoral ovariosalpingectomy in a d`Orbigny slider (Trachemys dorbigni) using a digital otoscope

The purpose of this study was to assess the unilateral prefemoral coelioscopic-assisted approach for ovariosalpingectomy in a d`Orbigny slider (Trachemys dorbigni) using a digital otoscope. Twenty healthy turtles were randomly assigned to one of two groups, for right (GR; n=10) or left (GL; n=10) pr...

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Published in:Journal of Veterinary Medical Science 2020, Vol.82(12), pp.1802-1807
Main Authors: ANTUNES, Bernardo Nascimento, COSTA, Diego DA, ATAIDE, Michelli Westphal DE, MOREIRA, Allana Valau, PEDROTTI, Luis Fernando, JÚNIOR, Francisco Schulz, NHOATO, Cassiano Schmitz, STADLER, Renan Alves, SILVA, Marco Augusto Machado, BRUN, Maurício Veloso
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Language:English
Subjects:
Anesthesia
Body weight
chelonians
coelioscopy
Ovaries
Oviduct
soft tissue surgery
Surgery
Trachemys dorbigni
wildlife
Wildlife Science
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Summary:The purpose of this study was to assess the unilateral prefemoral coelioscopic-assisted approach for ovariosalpingectomy in a d`Orbigny slider (Trachemys dorbigni) using a digital otoscope. Twenty healthy turtles were randomly assigned to one of two groups, for right (GR; n=10) or left (GL; n=10) prefemoral access, for coelioscopic-assisted ovariosalpingectomy. Anesthesia and surgery times, body weight, and ovary/oviduct weight data were recorded. Anesthesia and surgery times did not differ significantly between the groups. Wound closure was the most time-consuming surgical step. Ovary and body weights significantly affected the exposure time of the ipsilateral and contralateral ovaries, respectively. Two intraoperative complications were reported. All the animals recovered uneventfully. The digital otoscope can be safely and effectively used for coelioscopic-assisted single-access, unilateral prefemoral ovariosalpingectomy in d`Orbigny slider.
ISSN:0916-7250
1347-7439
DOI:10.1292/jvms.20-0243