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Coelioscopic-assisted prefemoral oophorectomy in chelonians.
J Am Vet Med Assoc
April 2007
Veterinary Centers of America Westboro Animal Hospital, 155 Turnpike Rd, Westboro, MA 01757, USA.
Article Synopsis
- The study presents a coelioscopic-assisted technique for prefemoral oophorectomy in turtles, involving 11 adult female turtles, some needing surgery due to reproductive issues and others undergoing elective procedures.
- During the procedure, a 2.7-mm endoscope was used to locate the ovaries, which were removed through a prefemoral incision; 8 turtles had bilateral oophorectomies while others had unilateral procedures.
- The method proved to be safe and effective, with most turtles recovering well, highlighting it as a viable alternative to more invasive surgeries like plastron osteotomy in mature turtles.