Conventional ventral midline and right flank approach for ovariohysterectomy in female dogs

Abstract

The present study was conducted in 12 intact female dogs presented for elective ovariohysterectomy. Animalswere randomly divided into two groups of six each. Group I animals were subjected to conventional ventral midlineovariohysterectomy and in Group II animals, right flank ovariohysterectomy was performed. Clinical efficacyof surgical techniques was evaluated on the basis of clinico-physiological and haemato-biochemical parameters.Surgical duration for performing ovariohysterectomy was comparatively less in right flank approach as comparedto ventral midline. Physiological parameters like rectal temperature showed non-significant variations in all theanimals. Respiratory rate decreased marginally whereas transitory increase in heart rate was observed for short time. Haematological and biochemical observations revealed marginal changes during the period of study in both the groups. The length of surgical incision, duration of procedure and healing were significantly less in Group II as compared to Group I. However, the operative haemorrhage was comparatively more in right flank ovariohysterectomy. The ease of exteriorization and ligation of uterus and ovaries was easy in Group II (right flank approach) as compared to Group I (ventral midline approach). Wound dehiscence was observed in two dogs of Group I whereas Group II animals showed uneventful recovery. Hence, right flank approach is a good alternative over the conventional midventral approach for performing ovariohysterectomy in female dogs

Comparison of Ventral Midline and Right Flank Approaches of Ovariohysterectomy in Bitches

“…Furthermore, a higher recovery time in the RFA may be due to the sedative effects of the anesthetics were remained until recovery through short surgery duration. In this study, surgical incision length was lower than Sharda et al (22) reported as 8.17 ± 0.65 (VMA) and 4.88 ± 0.44 (RFA). The reason for the shorter incision length in the flank approach was more accessible and practical to provide greater accessibility and location than the mid-line approach (14).…”

“…All the selected animals have no significant differences in detail (BCS, Age, and Weight). The duration of surgery for OVH in this study was less than those reported by Acharya et al ( 1) that was 49.4 ± 0.59 minutes (VMA) and 26.2 ± 0.76 minutes (RFA), Hu et al (13) was 37.28 ± 5.81 (VMA) min, Sharda et al (22) was 44.25 ± 3.50 (VMA) and 40.50 ± 2.88 (RFA). The variation in the duration of surgery might be due to the age, weight of the animals being operated and experience of the surgeons performing surgery.…”

Surgical Approaches to Ovariohysterectomy in the Bitch: A Review

“…On the basis of merits and demerits of two surgical ways, it can be concluded that the right lateral flank side can be a good option to the commonly used ventral midline approach for ovariohysterectomy in dog. Advantages of the flank approach to ovariohysterectomy include the ability to remotely view the surgical wound and reduced risk of evisceration in the event of wound dehiscence than mid-ventral (Levy, 2004;Arunkumar et al, 2017).…”