Bilateral Laparoscopic Ovariectomy in Standing Mares

Bilateral laparoscopic ovariectomy performed in standing mares eliminates many of the potential complications associated with traditional methods of ovariectomy. When compared with previously described techniques, the technique described here requires minimal laparoscopic instrumentation. Dissection of the ovarian pedicle prior to ligation is considered essential to ligature security. Authors’ address: Veterinary Teaching Hospital (Hanson) and Dept. of Surgical and Radiological Sciences (Galuppo), University of California at Davis, Davis, CA 95616. r 1998 AAEP.