Endoscopic castration
Endoscopic castration of a female dog and of cryptorchid male dogs (undescended testicle)
The endoscopic castration belongs to minimally invasive procedures. Using small access points, a special camera and corresponding surgical instruments are introduced into the abdominal cavity and castration is performed without further opening of the abdominal wall. This procedure has a number of advantages when compared to the traditional surgical castration:
- Less wound pain
- Faster healing after the operation
- Lower risk of wound licking
- Lower potential for wound complications
- Shorter anesthesia times by experienced routine performance
Picture shows: Ovary (right middle of the picture) which is removed with an instrument (left middle of the picture).
Picture shows: Abnormal undescended testicle in the abdominal cavity (cryptorchid), which is removed endoscopically.