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August 20, 2025Journal of Small Animal PracticeOpen Access

Laparoscopic ovariectomy provides favourable peri‐ and postoperative outcomes compared with ovariohysterectomy via celiotomy in bitches

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RMRachel MoxonEYElaine YarwoodHHHal K. Hawkins

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Overview

Retrospective analysis suggests laparoscopic ovariectomy has lower postoperative complications than ovariohysterectomy in bitches, indicating safer surgical options.

Key Points

  • Postoperative complications were reported in 12.9% of bitches after laparoscopic ovariectomy compared to 16.3% for ovariohysterectomy.
  • Intraoperative complications occurred in only 2.3% of laparoscopic ovariectomy surgeries versus 2.9% for all ovariohysterectomy cases.
  • Outcomes were assessed through a retrospective analysis of 519 bitches across multiple veterinary practices in the UK.
  • Fewer bitches displayed postoperative wound site issues, with 16.3% after laparoscopic ovariectomy compared to 43.1% following ovariohysterectomy.

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Moxon et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af55dead7bf08b1eadcce2https://doi.org/10.1111/jsap.70013
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