Evaluation of a laparoscopically assisted ovariectomy technique in cats.

Objective: To describe a laparoscopically assisted ovariectomy (LAO) technique in the cat with a bipolar vessel sealing device (BVSD) or suture ligation and to compare the outcomes to open ovariohysterectomy (OO).

Study Design: Randomized prospective study ANIMALS: Healthy, adult, sexually intact female cats (n = 30).

Methods: Ten cats were assigned to each group: LAO with BVSD (group A), LAO with ligation (group B), and OO with ligation (group C).