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Advances in minimally invasive techniques have potential to improve and expand equine standing surgery.
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Advancements in equine laparoscopy rely heavily on advancements in human laparoscopic techniques and equipment.
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It is important that equine veterinarians are familiar with current techniques and equipment in both veterinary and human fields to successfully accomplish the goals of the laparoscopic surgery.
Advances in Laparoscopic Techniques and Instrumentation in Standing Equine Surgery
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Advances in human and veterinary laparoscopy
The advancement of minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery in both human and veterinary medicine is generally due to improvement of existing and introduction of novel instrumentation combined with more developed training programs. In many cases there are specialized laparoscopic instruments developed for specific surgical procedures. Based on the authors’ prior experiences, the ability to perform a laparoscopic procedure is as dependent on acquiring the appropriate instrument to perform a
Summary
Advances in standing surgery and laparoscopy go hand in hand. As a clinician, it is important to completely use resources in both the veterinary and the human field to successfully perform the desired laparoscopic procedure. The information presented in this article is only a small percentage of the techniques and instrumentation used in human laparoscopy. Not all things are translatable to equine surgery, and it is important to realize limitations in the horse. It is also important, however,
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