Ciência Rural (Nov 2015)

Single-port laparoscopic ovariectomy using a pre-tied loop ligature in Santa Ines ewes

  • Felipe Farias Pereira da Câmara Barros,
  • Pedro Paulo Maia Teixeira,
  • Marco Augusto Machado Silva,
  • Cassia Maria Molinaro Coelho,
  • Maristela de Cassia Seudo Lopes,
  • Aline Eyko Kawanami,
  • Denise Granato Chung,
  • Leandro Nassar Coutinho,
  • Rachel Bittencourt Ribeiro,
  • Luciana Cristina Padilha,
  • Wilter Ricardo Russiano Vicente

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1590/0103-8478cr20140926
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 45, no. 11
pp. 2033 – 2038

Abstract

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ABSTRACT: The aim of the study was to develop and assess the feasibility, postoperative pain and inflammatory response of the single-port laparoscopic ovariectomy in ewes, using a simple pre-tied loop ligature technique. Pre-tied Meltzer's knot was employed for prophylactic hemostasis of the ovarian pedicle. Slipknot was inserted within the abdominal cavity through a 14-gauge needle and tied surrounding the ovarian pedicle. Mean surgical time, manipulation, ligature and resection of each ovary and anesthesia time were 63±20, 20±10 and 91±26 minutes, respectively. No bleeding occurred during the surgeries. Ewes showed low scores pain (0.5±0.5) at all time-points. Postsurgical plasma fibrinogen was within the normal range for sheep specie at all time-points. The ewes showed a significant weight gain in comparison to the basal scaling (one day before the surgery). Single-port laparoscopic ovariectomy using a pre-tied loop ligature is feasible in the ovine specie and provided minimal postoperative distress and quick weight gain.

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