Novel technique for orchiectomy and scrotal ablation in macropods

). The mean surgical time was 90 seconds

Permanent surgical orchiectomy with or without scrotal ablation has become the contraceptive method of choice in male macropods, as reversible chemical methods have found little success. In this case series, the authors described four cases of elective orchiectomy and scrotal ablation utilizing an electrothermal bipolar tissue sealing device (LigaSureTM), a novel technique, in 1 red kangaroo (Osphranter rufus), 1 parma wallaby (Notamacropus parma), and 2 red-necked wallabies (Notamacropus rufogriseus). The mean surgical time was 90 seconds. Two cases experienced incision dehiscence during routine postoperative hospitalization. In both cases, the incision was reapposed using skin staples (Case 1) or suture (Case 2), ...

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MICHELE TUMBARELLO, Med Vet, PhD Reproduction 10 November 2023

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Novel technique for orchiectomy and scrotal ablation in macropods

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Novel technique for orchiectomy and scrotal ablation in macropods

Scientific Publishing