Comparison of outcome in dogs undergoing single ‐incision laparoscopic‐assisted intestinal surgery and open laparotomy for simple small intestinal foreign body removal

ConclusionSingle ‐incision laparoscopic‐assisted intestinal surgery for foreign body removal was not significantly different from OL in a variety of outcome measures in this cohort of dogs. Diagnostic imaging including ultrasonography or computed tomography may improve appropriate case selection for SILAIS for s imple foreign body removal.Clinical significanceSingle ‐incision laparoscopic‐assisted intestinal surgery offers a minimally invasive technique for simple small intestinal foreign body removal. Additional study is required to compare SILAIS with OL.

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Source: Veterinary Surgery - November 16, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Aki Otomo, Ameet Singh, Alexander Valverde, Hugues Beaufrere, Victoria Mrotz, Jessica Kilkenny, Alex zur Linden Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research