EXPERIMENTAL LAPAROSCOPY AND INSTRUMENTATION IN DOGS

Document Type : Research article

Author

Dept. of Surgery Fac. Vet. Med. Alex. Univ.

Abstract

In the present study, experimental laparoscopy was performed in 5 dogs for visualization of the internal organs, biopsy and certain surgical procedures. Before laparoscopy, the abdominal cavity was insufflated using verres needle which was connected with an automatic insufflator and CO2 gas flow tank. Laparoscopic technique in the experimental dogs was described with postoperative disinfection of the laparoscope and the accessory units using Cidax solution. Accessory instruments were required for insufflation, manipulation of the internal organs, tissue biopsy and surgical operation.

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