Thesis
Canine Laparoscopic-assisted Ovary Sparing Hysterectomy Does Not Increase Risk of Stump Pyometra
Washington State University
Master of Science (MS), Washington State University
2023
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.7273/000005103
Abstract
Objectives: To evaluate incidences of pyometra and orthopedic, behavioral, urinary/reproductive, neoplastic, or atopic disease processes as outcomes for dogs undergoing either a laparoscopic-assisted ovarian-sparing spay/hysterectomy (LapOSS) or a laparoscopic ovariectomy (LapOVE). Animals: Thirty-three client-owned dogs.
Procedures: Medical records of client-owned dogs presenting between August 2013 and May 2020 for elective LapOSS or LapOVE were reviewed. A multiple-choice client questionnaire was emailed to all clients whose dogs’ complete medical records were available.
Results: Seventeen of the 33 dogs were in the LapOSS group, and sixteen of 33 dogs were in the LapOVE group. Of the 17 dogs undergoing LapOSS, 5/17 (29%) underwent an elective ovariectomy (OVE) at a later date. The mean follow-up time was 4.2 (± 1.8) years for the LapOSS group and 4.3 (± 2.0) years for the LapOVE group. No dogs developed stump pyometra. One LapOSS dog developed mammary tumor and two others developed non-reproductive malignant neoplasia, while two of the LapOVE dogs developed malignant neoplasia. One of the LapOSS dogs with malignant neoplasia had an ovariectomy prior to development of disease.
Clinical Relevance: Laparoscopic-assisted ovary-sparing spay appears to provide a safe and reliable method of sterilization, with no observable increased risk of pyometra with hysterectomy. Owners must be counseled prior to surgery regarding the consequences of gonadal hormone retention and multiple heat cycles.
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- Title
- Canine Laparoscopic-assisted Ovary Sparing Hysterectomy Does Not Increase Risk of Stump Pyometra
- Creators
- Marjorie Ann Owen
- Contributors
- Boel Fransson (Advisor)Tina Owen (Committee Member)Bonnie G Campbell (Committee Member)Michela Ciccarelli (Committee Member)
- Awarding Institution
- Washington State University
- Academic Unit
- Veterinary Medicine, College of
- Theses and Dissertations
- Master of Science (MS), Washington State University
- Publisher
- Washington State University
- Number of pages
- 41
- Identifiers
- 99901019535601842
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Thesis