Abstract
Laparoscopy is a minimally invasive procedure used in the evaluation and treatment of a large variety of medical conditions in the horse. Laparoscopy allows the objective visual assessment of the ovaries, uterine body and horns, broad ligament, and cervix within the pelvic canal. This chapter explains the step by step procedure for laparoscopic examination of the uterus and ovaries with illustrations, and lists laparoscopy equipment needed.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | Equine Reproductive Procedures |
| Publisher | Wiley-Blackwell |
| Pages | 85-87 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781118904398 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780470960394 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Aug 25 2014 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© 2014 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Keywords
- Laparoscopic examination
- Ovaries
- Uterus