Objective: To review the effects of carbon dioxide pneumoperitoneum during laparoscopy,
evaluate alternative techniques to establishing a working space and compare this to current …

Advancements in soft tissue minimally invasive surgery have been rapid and
comprehensive since its inception in human medicine approximately 25 years ago. From its …

Objective To report the complications and outcome of dogs undergoing laparoscopic
cholecystectomy for uncomplicated gall bladder disease. Study Design Multi‐institutional …

OBJECTIVE To describe the operative technique and perioperative outcome for
laparoscopic-assisted splenectomy (LAS) in dogs. DESIGN Retrospective case series …

Objective To characterize the short‐and long‐term outcome (> 12 months), complications,
and owner satisfaction following prophylactic laparoscopic‐assisted gastropexy (LAG) in …

Objective To determine access to and use of minimally invasive surgery (MIS) simulators
among American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS) small animal residents and to …

OBJECTIVE To report the perioperative characteristics and outcomes of dogs undergoing
laparoscopic-assisted splenectomy (LAS). ANIMALS 136 client-owned dogs …

Objective To predict readiness for laparoscopic ovariectomy of live dogs on the basis of
performance on a high‐fidelity laparoscopic abdominal simulator and to determine interrater …

Objective To assess the prevalence of work‐related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMD)
associated with laparoscopy in veterinary surgery. Study design Cross‐sectional survey …

Objective To document the utilization and training of laparoscopic and thoracoscopic
minimally invasive surgery (MIS) techniques within the American, European, Australian and …