{"title":"Surgical ligation of patent ductus arteriosus in dogs: Incidence and risk factors for rupture.","authors":"Janet A Grimes, K. T. Thieman Mankin","doi":"10.1111/vsu.13802","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/vsu.13802","url":null,"abstract":"OBJECTIVE\u0000To determine the rates of rupture and mortality associated with surgical ligation of patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) in dogs and to identify risk factors for rupture.\u0000\u0000\u0000STUDY DESIGN\u0000Retrospective cohort.\u0000\u0000\u0000ANIMALS\u0000Two-hundred and eighty-five dogs with PDA undergoing surgical ligation.\u0000\u0000\u0000METHODS\u0000Information regarding signalment, weight, surgical findings, complications, presence of residual flow, and survival was recorded. Age, weight, and presence of residual flow were compared between cases with and without rupture.\u0000\u0000\u0000RESULTS\u0000The initial surgical approach was extrapericardial (144), intrapericardial (46), not reported (94), or Jackson-Henderson (1). Rupture of the PDA occurred in 7.0% of dogs (20/285, 13 extrapericardial, 3 intrapericardial, 4 not reported). No difference in age or weight was found between dogs with and without rupture. Overall mortality was 0.4% (1/285). Additional major complications occurred in 1.4% of dogs, all in the nonrupture group. The overall rate of residual flow after ligation was 9.4%. Dogs with rupture were more likely to have residual flow than those without rupture (P = .012). If ligation was performed after rupture (rather than hemostasis only), no difference in residual flow rates (P = .398) was noted between dogs with rupture and those without.\u0000\u0000\u0000CONCLUSION\u0000The rate of rupture with surgical ligation of PDAs was low. No specific risk factors for rupture were identified.\u0000\u0000\u0000CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE\u0000Successful treatment of PDA rupture is possible, evidenced by the low mortality rate in this population of dogs. Ligation of the PDA after rupture, either in the concurrent or a subsequent procedure, reduces the odds of residual flow.","PeriodicalId":123280,"journal":{"name":"Veterinary surgery : VS","volume":"8 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-03-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133646404","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ashley M Power, Talon S McKee, Kara Jordan, P. Bergman, K. Davis
{"title":"Incidence and severity of short-term incisional complications after intraoperative local infiltration of liposomal bupivacaine in dogs.","authors":"Ashley M Power, Talon S McKee, Kara Jordan, P. Bergman, K. Davis","doi":"10.1111/vsu.13803","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/vsu.13803","url":null,"abstract":"OBJECTIVE\u0000To report the incidence of short-term incisional complications in dogs receiving intraoperative local infiltration of liposomal bupivacaine.\u0000\u0000\u0000STUDY DESIGN\u0000Retrospective study.\u0000\u0000\u0000ANIMALS\u0000Client-owned dogs (n = 218).\u0000\u0000\u0000METHODS\u0000Medical records were searched for dogs whose surgical site was infiltrated with liposomal bupivacaine. Records were reviewed for complications within 20 days postoperatively. Cases were categorized by: (1) surgical wound classification (clean, clean-contaminated, contaminated); (2) labeled versus off-label use in orthopedic surgery - stifle surgery to address cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) disease versus other orthopedic procedures; and (3) orthopedic versus soft-tissue surgery.\u0000\u0000\u0000RESULTS\u0000Complications were documented in 43/218 (19.7%) records, including 27/218 (12.4%) complications that resolved spontaneously or with topical treatment. The incidence of short-term incisional complications did not differ between surgical wound classifications (P = 0.55) or between labeled versus off-label use in orthopedic surgery (P = 0.21). Complications seemed more common after soft-tissue procedures (32/123; 26.0%) than orthopedic procedures (11/95; 11.6%) (P < 0.01).\u0000\u0000\u0000CONCLUSION\u0000Surgical wound classification or type of orthopedic procedure did not seem to influence incisional complications of infiltrated surgical sites. Complications were more common after soft-tissue procedures than orthopedic procedures.\u0000\u0000\u0000CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE\u0000Infiltration of surgical sites with liposomal bupivacaine seems safe in a broader range of orthopedic procedures than currently labeled. The results also justify further investigation in soft-tissue surgery.","PeriodicalId":123280,"journal":{"name":"Veterinary surgery : VS","volume":"73 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-03-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121161703","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Lucile Dunand, E. Belluzzi, A. Bongartz, J. Caraty
{"title":"Application of a bilateral temporal fascia free graft in a dog with multifragmented frontal sinus and nasal bone fracture.","authors":"Lucile Dunand, E. Belluzzi, A. Bongartz, J. Caraty","doi":"10.1111/vsu.13804","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/vsu.13804","url":null,"abstract":"OBJECTIVE\u0000To describe the use of temporal fascia free grafts to treat dorsal open comminuted frontal sinus and nasal fractures.\u0000\u0000\u0000ANIMAL\u0000One Belgian shepherd dog.\u0000\u0000\u0000STUDY DESIGN\u0000Case report METHODS: A 5-year-old spayed female Belgian shepherd was admitted with severe facial deformation due to trauma. A deep, 3 cm wide wound was present between the nose and the frontal sinus. No abnormalities were detected on neurological examination. On computed tomographic examination, comminuted open fractures of the frontal and nasal bones were associated with a severe depression of the dorsal wall and presence of bone fragments in the sinus cavities. Bone fragments were apposed with polydioxanone monofilament suture. Bilateral temporal fascia grafts were placed over the bone fragments.\u0000\u0000\u0000RESULTS\u0000The integrity of the frontal and nasal cavities, and the facial profile of the dog were restored. No short-term or long-term complications were observed after 4 months follow up.\u0000\u0000\u0000CONCLUSION\u0000The innovative combination of suture apposition of bone fragments and a temporal fascia free graft resulted in very satisfying long-term outcomes in a dog with open sinus and nasal bone fractures.","PeriodicalId":123280,"journal":{"name":"Veterinary surgery : VS","volume":"74 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-03-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128380132","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Stem selection for total hip replacement.","authors":"S. Roe, D. Marcellin-Little","doi":"10.1111/vsu.13792","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/vsu.13792","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":123280,"journal":{"name":"Veterinary surgery : VS","volume":"31 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-03-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128221744","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
J. S. Raleigh, P. Mayhew, L. Visser, M. Milovancev, C. A. Kuntz, L. Formaggini, Hsien-Chieh Chiu, O. Skinner, J. Naiman, M. Oblak, J. McAnulty, C. Hoffman, M. Brückner, Ameet Singh
{"title":"The development of ventricular fibrillation as a complication of pericardiectomy in 16 dogs.","authors":"J. S. Raleigh, P. Mayhew, L. Visser, M. Milovancev, C. A. Kuntz, L. Formaggini, Hsien-Chieh Chiu, O. Skinner, J. Naiman, M. Oblak, J. McAnulty, C. Hoffman, M. Brückner, Ameet Singh","doi":"10.1111/vsu.13795","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/vsu.13795","url":null,"abstract":"OBJECTIVE\u0000To describe the clinical characteristics, perioperative protocols, and outcomes in dogs diagnosed with ventricular fibrillation (VF) while undergoing pericardiectomy.\u0000\u0000\u0000STUDY DESIGN\u0000Retrospective, multi-institutional study.\u0000\u0000\u0000ANIMALS\u0000Sixteen client-owned dogs.\u0000\u0000\u0000METHODS\u0000Cases were accrued through a listserve request posted to 3 subspecialty veterinary societies. Dogs were included if they developed VF during a pericardiectomy performed through an open or thoracoscopic approach. Data collected included signalment, history and physical examination, surgical approach, histopathology, treatment, and outcome.\u0000\u0000\u0000RESULTS\u0000Indications for pericardiectomy included idiopathic chylothorax (n = 7), neoplasia (4), idiopathic pericardial effusion (4), and foreign body granuloma (1). Surgical approaches included thoracoscopy (12), intercostal thoracotomy (3) and median sternotomy (1). Electrosurgical devices were used to complete at least part of the pericardiectomy in 15 of 16 dogs. Ventricular fibrillation appeared to be initiated during electrosurgical use in 8/15 dogs. However, in 5/15 dogs it was not obviously associated with electrosurgical use. In 3/16 dogs the timing of initiation of VF was unclear. In 7/16 dogs, cardiac arrhythmias were noted prior to the development of VF. Fourteen of 16 dogs died from intraoperative VF.\u0000\u0000\u0000CONCLUSION\u0000In most dogs ventricular fibrillation was a fatal complication of pericardiectomy. Ventricular fibrillation might be associated with the use of electrosurgical devices and cardiac manipulation during pericardiectomy although a causal link could not be established from the data in this study.\u0000\u0000\u0000CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE\u0000Surgeons must be aware of the risk of VF during pericardial surgery. Electrosurgery might need to be used judiciously during pericardiectomy, particularly in dogs exhibiting cardiac arrythmias.","PeriodicalId":123280,"journal":{"name":"Veterinary surgery : VS","volume":"16 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-03-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116935252","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Kelsey A Jurek, M. Schoonover, Megan R. Williams, P. Rudra
{"title":"Effect of perfusate volume on amikacin concentrations after saphenous intravenous regional limb perfusion in standing, sedated horses.","authors":"Kelsey A Jurek, M. Schoonover, Megan R. Williams, P. Rudra","doi":"10.1111/vsu.13789","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/vsu.13789","url":null,"abstract":"OBJECTIVE\u0000To determine the influence of perfusate volume on synovial fluid amikacin concentrations in the joints of the hind limb after standing saphenous intravenous regional limb perfusion (IVRLP).\u0000\u0000\u0000STUDY DESIGN\u0000Randomized crossover design.\u0000\u0000\u0000ANIMALS\u0000Six adult horses.\u0000\u0000\u0000METHODS\u0000Saphenous IVRLP was performed in 6 standing horses with 1 g of amikacin diluted with 0.9% NaCl to volumes of 10 ml, 60 ml, and 120 ml. Samples of synovial fluid from the tarsocrural, metatarsophalangeal, and hind limb distal interphalangeal joints were collected at 15 and 30 min after perfusate administration. Concentrations of 40 μg/ml and 160 μg/ml were considered therapeutic for susceptible and resistant pathogens, respectively.\u0000\u0000\u0000RESULTS\u0000No difference in synovial fluid amikacin concentrations was detected between volumes in any joint (P = .4). All synovial fluid amikacin concentrations were higher at 30 min compared to 15 min (P = .003). All median synovial fluid amikacin concentrations at 30 min were > 40 μg/ml using the 60 ml and 120 ml volumes. Synovial fluid amikacin concentrations >40 μg/ml were only reached in the hind limb distal interphalangeal joint when the 10 ml volume was used. All median synovial fluid amikacin concentrations observed were < 160 μg/ml.\u0000\u0000\u0000CONCLUSIONS\u0000Target concentrations for pathogens that were considered susceptible were consistently reached with perfusate volumes of 60 ml and 120 ml. However, median synovial fluid amikacin concentrations did not reach target levels for resistant pathogens.\u0000\u0000\u0000CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE\u0000Perfusate volumes of 60 ml or 120 ml are recommended to treat infections due to susceptible pathogens in the joints of the distal hind limb. These results justify investigation of saphenous IVRLP with different perfusate volumes using higher doses of amikacin.","PeriodicalId":123280,"journal":{"name":"Veterinary surgery : VS","volume":"35 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-03-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116605123","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Arterial supply to the scrotum: A cadaveric angiographic study.","authors":"M. Ibrahim, D. Degner, B. Stanley","doi":"10.1111/vsu.13787","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/vsu.13787","url":null,"abstract":"OBJECTIVE\u0000To determine the dominant arterial supply to the scrotum.\u0000\u0000\u0000STUDY DESIGN\u0000Experimental anatomic study.\u0000\u0000\u0000ANIMALS\u0000Intact male canine cadavers (n = 10).\u0000\u0000\u0000METHODS\u0000Barium sulfate was injected into the internal iliac artery (n = 7) or into the pudendoepigastric trunk (n = 3). The perineal, scrotal, and prescrotal skin was sharply dissected from cadavers and radiographed. Angiograms were subjectively reviewed by 3 investigators.\u0000\u0000\u0000RESULTS\u0000Angiograms were completed successfully in all 10 dogs, with no difference between frozen and fresh cadavers. The dominant blood supply to the scrotum was consistently identified as arising from the ventral perineal arteries, originating from the internal pudendal arteries, coursing ventrally and cranially toward the caudal scrotum before terminating as the dorsal scrotal arteries (n = 7). The blood supply to the cranial scrotum was more limited (n = 3) as only the cranial border of the scrotum was perfused by the ventral scrotal arteries.\u0000\u0000\u0000CONCLUSION\u0000Based on this anatomic perfusion study, the dorsal scrotal arteries appear to supply a larger area than the ventral scrotal arteries.\u0000\u0000\u0000CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE\u0000These results provide evidence to justify further consideration of a scrotal flap using the caudal perineal skin as the main cutaneous pedicle to reconstruct defects located on the caudal, medial, and lateral thighs in dogs. Such a flap should be based on the caudal blood supply and the base of this flap should be located caudal to the scrotum to preserve its main blood supply.","PeriodicalId":123280,"journal":{"name":"Veterinary surgery : VS","volume":"32 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115431917","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
A. Biedrzycki, A. Morton, Erik E Perez-Jimenez, G. L. Elane, Heather A Roe, K. Trolinger‐Meadows
{"title":"Three-dimensional printed surgical guides for keratoma removal in horses using computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging-based segmentation.","authors":"A. Biedrzycki, A. Morton, Erik E Perez-Jimenez, G. L. Elane, Heather A Roe, K. Trolinger‐Meadows","doi":"10.1111/vsu.13786","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/vsu.13786","url":null,"abstract":"OBJECTIVE\u0000To report the technique, surgical approach, and postoperative features in horses treated via a 3-dimensional (3D) printed guide-assisted keratoma resection created using computed tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-based segmentation.\u0000\u0000\u0000ANIMALS\u0000Five client-owned horses.\u0000\u0000\u0000STUDY DESIGN\u0000Short case series.\u0000\u0000\u0000METHODS\u0000Horses were placed under general anesthesia for imaging (CT and MRI) and underwent a second anesthesia for surgery. Two horses had guides created from CT-based imaging, 3 horses had guides created from MRI. Various sized nonarbored hole saws were used to create accurate and precise portals for keratoma removal. Surgical sites were managed until keratinized granulation tissue had formed and the defect was sealed with an artificial hoof wall patch.\u0000\u0000\u0000RESULTS\u0000All keratomas were successfully removed as a single piece either intact with the hoof wall or easily extracted after the hoof wall portal was created, in a surgical time between 20 and 90 min. All CT created guides fitted without issue; MRI-created guides required minor adjustments with a Dremel device for proper fit. All cases had minor debridement adjacent to P3 and circumferential lamellar tissue. All horses returned to previous level of performance 2 to 4 months postoperatively.\u0000\u0000\u0000CONCLUSION\u0000Use of 3D printed guides led to accurate targeting of keratomas with small surgical portals and short surgical times. Due to challenges with MRI-based segmentation, CT is preferred.","PeriodicalId":123280,"journal":{"name":"Veterinary surgery : VS","volume":"67 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-02-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122769775","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Cindy M Geier, K. Barnes, B. Simon, K. T. Thieman Mankin
{"title":"The effect of a smoke-evacuation unit on ultrafine particle concentrations in the operating room during approach to the proximal tibia for tibial plateau-leveling osteotomy surgery in dogs.","authors":"Cindy M Geier, K. Barnes, B. Simon, K. T. Thieman Mankin","doi":"10.1111/vsu.13794","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/vsu.13794","url":null,"abstract":"OBJECTIVE\u0000To evaluate the effectiveness of a smoke-evacuation unit on reducing ultrafine particle concentration in the operating room (OR) during the approach to the proximal tibia for tibial plateau-leveling osteotomy (TPLO).\u0000\u0000\u0000STUDY DESIGN\u0000Prospective, randomized, controlled clinical trial.\u0000\u0000\u0000SAMPLE POPULATION\u0000Twenty-nine client-owned dogs undergoing unilateral TPLO at a single institution were assigned to either smoke-evacuator groups (SE; n = 15) or non-smoke-evacuator groups (NSE; n = 14).\u0000\u0000\u0000METHODS\u0000Dogs were randomly assigned to the SE group or the NSE group. An airborne particle measuring device measured and recorded baseline and intraoperative particles per cm3 (ppc) during the approach to the proximal tibia during which electrosurgery was used to provide hemostasis, dissect subcutis, transect and elevate fascia. The mean ppc, maximum ppc, and baseline ppc were compared between groups. Mean ppc was also compared to the baseline ppc within each group.\u0000\u0000\u0000RESULTS\u0000During surgery, mean ppc (1352) and maximum ppc (62 450) for the NSE group were higher in than mean ppc (763) and maximum ppc (10 100) for the SE group (P < .0001, P < .0001, respectively). Mean ppc was higher in both SE (mean ppc = 763; P < .0001) and NSE (mean ppc = 1352; P = .0001) than their respective baseline ppc (213 and 240).\u0000\u0000\u0000CONCLUSION\u0000The use of a smoke evacuator decreased particle concentrations 56.4% during the approach to the proximal tibia. Performing the approach to the proximal tibia resulted in higher particle concentrations than the baseline, regardless of smoke-evacuator use.\u0000\u0000\u0000CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE\u0000Surgeons should be aware of smoke produced by electrosurgery, potential health consequences, and methods of smoke mitigation (smoke evacuation).","PeriodicalId":123280,"journal":{"name":"Veterinary surgery : VS","volume":"32 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-02-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"132341525","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Tiare Delaune, Luis Matres-Lorenzo, Antoine Bernardé, Fabrice Bernard
{"title":"Use of a T'LIFT transabdominal organ retraction device in two-portal laparoscopic ovariectomy in dogs.","authors":"Tiare Delaune, Luis Matres-Lorenzo, Antoine Bernardé, Fabrice Bernard","doi":"10.1111/vsu.13500","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/vsu.13500","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To describe the use of the T'LIFT transabdominal organ retraction device to suspend ovaries during canine laparoscopic ovariectomy (LapOVE) and compare its use to a transabdominal suspension suture (TSS).</p><p><strong>Design: </strong>Randomized clinical trial.</p><p><strong>Animals: </strong>Client-owned intact bitches (n = 30).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Dogs were randomly assigned either to group T, in which LapOVE was performed with the T'LIFT, or to group S, in which a TSS was used. Laparoscopic ovariectomy was performed by using a standard two-portal protocol. Signalment (age, weight, body condition score [BCS], fat score of the ovarian pedicle [FSOP]), overall operative time, ovarian resection time, and perioperative complications were compared between groups.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>No significant differences were found between groups regarding age, weight, BCS, or FSOP. Surgical times were not significantly different between groups. No significant differences in major or minor complications were recorded. Overall operative time was significantly shorter for the last half of the cases compared with the first half, for the overall population, and within each group. Ovarian resection time for the last cases was significantly shorter compared with that for the first ones only in group T.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The T'LIFT was used to suspend ovaries for two-portal LapOVE, with no major complications noted. There was no significant difference in surgical times or complications compared with transabdominal suturing.</p><p><strong>Clinical significance: </strong>The T'LIFT can be considered as an alternative to transabdominal suture for ovarian suspension in dogs undergoing LapOVE.</p>","PeriodicalId":123280,"journal":{"name":"Veterinary surgery : VS","volume":" ","pages":"O40-O48"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2021-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1111/vsu.13500","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"38309035","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}