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<p> The objective of this study was to describe laparoscopic-assisted colopexy (LAC) technique, and compare the extent of the surgical trauma after LAC and open colopexy (OC) by examing postoperative serum values of C-reactive protein (CRP) in dogs. Twelve healthy mixed-breed dogs with body weight ranging from 15 to 25 kg were used. Two portal sites were used for LAC procedures. OC was performed by laparotomy on linea alba. Colopexy was accomplished in all dogs without major intraoperative and postoperative complications. A permanent adhesion between the colon and abdominal wall was observed. There were statistically significant differences in serum CRP levels between LAC and OC immediately after the procedure and 1 d post operation. LAC had a similar pexy effect to OC, but had fewer surgical trauma than OC in dogs.</p>
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The objective of this study was to describe laparoscopic-assisted colopexy (LAC) technique, and compare the extent of the surgical trauma after LAC and open colopexy (OC) by examing postoperative serum values of C-reactive protein (CRP) in dogs. Twelve healthy mixed-breed dogs with body weight ranging from 15 to 25 kg were used. Two portal sites were used for LAC procedures. OC was performed by laparotomy on linea alba. Colopexy was accomplished in all dogs without major intraoperative and postoperative complications. A permanent adhesion between the colon and abdominal wall was observed. There were statistically significant differences in serum CRP levels between LAC and OC immediately after the procedure and 1 d post operation. LAC had a similar pexy effect to OC, but had fewer surgical trauma than OC in dogs.

Comparison of Laparoscopic-Assisted and Open Colopexy in Dogs

Journal of Veterinary Research

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The objective of this study was to describe laparoscopic-assisted colopexy (LAC) technique, and compare the extent of the surgical trauma after LAC and open...

Comparison of Laparoscopic-Assisted and Open Colopexy in Dogs

Published Online: Jan 17, 2013

Page range: 415 - 417

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/v10213-012-0073-6

Keywords
dog, colopexy, laparoscopy, C-reactive protein

This content is open access.

Comparison of Laparoscopic-Assisted and Open Colopexy in Dogs

Published Online: Jan 17, 2013

Page range: 415 - 417

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/v10213-012-0073-6

Keywordsdog, colopexy, laparoscopy, C-reactive protein

This content is open access.

Keywords
dog, colopexy, laparoscopy, C-reactive protein