Scrotal stalk ablation and orchiectomy using electrosurgery in the male sugar glider (petaurus breviceps) and histologic anatomy of the testes and associated scrotal structures

This report describes an alternative surgical technique for performing scrotal ablation and orchiectomy in the adult male sugar glider (Petaurus breviceps) using electrosurgery. Eight animals from a local small mammal shelter group that presented for routine surgical castration for population control measures were included in this study. Mean surgical time was 4.37 ± 2.13seconds. Mean anesthesia time was 12.32 ± 5.63minutes. Mean recovery time was 8.37 ± 3.68minutes. Mean total procedure time was 22.24 ± 5.69minutes.
Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine - Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Source Type: research