Published in Scientific Works. Series C. Veterinary Medicine, Vol. LXX, Issue 1
Written by Cătălin MICȘA, Maria Roxana TURCU, Dorin ŢOGOE
In recent years, laparoscopic surgery has gained from numerous technological advancements, that have improved results and decreased surgical complications. The availability of a wide variety of equipment and instruments enables the performance of surgical procedures, avoiding the need for extensive incisions that are common in the field. Laparoscopic surgery is an expanding domain of knowledge within the veterinary profession, with patients being the primary beneficiaries. Laparoscopic and laparoscopic-assisted procedures are well established in veterinary surgery, with novel minimally invasive approaches and procedures described regularly in the peer-reviewed literature. It is expected that as this field progresses, the benefits associated with accessibility, visualisation, and magnification will continue to demonstrate the superiority of laparoscopic and laparoscopic-assisted procedures over conventional open surgery for specific procedures. This article describes the essential instruments required to perform laparoscopic surgical procedures and examines several laparoscopic procedures that have been implemented in the field of veterinary medicine.
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