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Application of Minimally Invasive Techniques in Small Animal Surgery
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Application of Minimally Invasive Techniques in Small Animal Surgery

A special issue of Veterinary Sciences (ISSN 2306-7381). This special issue belongs to the section "Veterinary Surgery".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 June 2023) | Viewed by 7419

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Dr. Luca Lacitignola

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Dipartimento dell’Emergenza e dei Trapianti di Organi (DETO), Sezione di Cliniche Veterinarie e P.A, Università degli Studi di Bari “Aldo Moro”, s.p. per Casamassima Km 3. Valenzano, 70010 Bari, Italy
Interests: veterinary surgery; minimally invasive surgery; interventional radiology; organ and tissue transplantation; regenerative
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

I am glad to announce the next publication of a Special Issue of Veterinary Sciences on the topic "Application of Minimally Invasive Techniques in Small Animal Surgery". I, therefore, invite you to submit scientific articles on the subject.

The journal Veterinary Sciences (ISSN 2306-7381) is an international open-access journal that is an international peer-reviewed journal with an IF of 2.304. The journal is devoted entirely to animal science and animal welfare, published monthly online by MDPI (https://www.mdpi.com/journal/vetsci).

Minimally invasive surgeries for veterinary patients are becoming more widely offered, both in referral and non-referral settings. New minimally invasive techniques and procedures are described in the peer-reviewed literature on a regular basis. Implementing the most up-to-date information while performing MIS surgery is crucial for veterinarians who want to continuously obtain the best possible outcome for their patients. Our objective is to encourage scientists to publish their experimental and theoretical findings in as much detail as possible. As a result, the goal of this Special Issue is to publish high-quality articles relating to MIS veterinary surgery in general, soft, and orthopedic tissues. This Special Issue welcomes research articles, case studies, and original reviews.

In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following: Case selection and/or prognosis assessment, peri- and intraoperative therapies and procedures to enhance outcomes, surgical techniques, surgical instruments, post-therapy care, and complication management are examples of topics that might be covered.

I/We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Luca Lacitignola
Guest Editor

Manuscript Submission Information

Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.

Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Veterinary Sciences is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2600 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

Keywords

  • laparoscopy
  • thoracoscopy
  • minimally invasive surgery
  • dog
  • cat
  • surgery

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Thoracoscopic Assisted PleuralPortTM Application in Seven Dogs Affected by Chronic Pleural Effusion
by Amanda Bianchi, Francesco Collivignarelli, Andrea Paolini, Massimo Vignoli, Gert W. Niebauer, Giulia Dolce, Sara Canal, Andrea De Bonis, Martina Rosto, Francesca Del Signore and Roberto Tamburro
Vet. Sci. 2023, 10(5), 324; https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci10050324 - 29 Apr 2023
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Chronic non-septic pleural effusion is a condition that frequently may occur because of lung or pleural neoplasia, or chylothorax refractory to surgical treatment, in dogs. Effusion management can be performed with multiple pleurocenteses or the application of chest drains. New modified vascular devices [...] Read more.
Chronic non-septic pleural effusion is a condition that frequently may occur because of lung or pleural neoplasia, or chylothorax refractory to surgical treatment, in dogs. Effusion management can be performed with multiple pleurocenteses or the application of chest drains. New modified vascular devices have been used for patients with chronic diseases; they offer the advantage of allowing home management and do not require hospitalization. Eight PleuralPortTM devices were applied in seven dogs during thoracoscopic exploration and biopsy procedures; five were affected by mesothelioma; one by lung metastases from a mammary carcinoma; and one by chronic chylothorax. The median time of surgical procedure was 51 min; one developed pneumothorax post-operatively that resolved within 12 h after repeated drainage; one device was obstructed after 45 days and was successfully managed by flushing. All patients were discharged after 24 h. The median duration of port insertion in cancer patients was 5 months and those dogs were euthanized because of tumor progression; in the dog with chylothorax, the device was removed after 1 year when the effusion had resolved. Full article
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Retrobulbar Filling for Enophthalmos Treatment in Dogs: Technique, Description and Computed-Tomographic Evaluation. Preliminary Cadaveric Study
by Dario Costanza, Leonardo Meomartino, Barbara Lamagna, Erica Castiello, Pierpaolo Coluccia, Giuseppe Piegari, Ilaria D’Aquino, Francesco Lamagna and Adelaide Greco
Vet. Sci. 2023, 10(4), 267; https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci10040267 - 30 Mar 2023
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A new therapeutic approach for enophthalmos may be retrobulbar lipofilling. This study aims to standardize the intraconal filling technique and to evaluate the degree of eyeball displacement by computed tomography (CT). Skull CT was performed on six dog cadavers before and after intraconal [...] Read more.
A new therapeutic approach for enophthalmos may be retrobulbar lipofilling. This study aims to standardize the intraconal filling technique and to evaluate the degree of eyeball displacement by computed tomography (CT). Skull CT was performed on six dog cadavers before and after intraconal injection of two 5% iodinated, viscoelastic solutions, one per eye, using an ultrasound-guided supratemporal approach. The volume to be injected was calculated using formulas for retrobulbar cone anesthesia. After CT, the dogs underwent necropsy and histopathology to evaluate damages that eventually occurred to retrobulbar structures. Eyeball displacement was estimated using two CT-based methods, named M1 and M2. The Wilcoxon signed-rank test revealed no significant difference between the two injected materials in both M1 (p > 0.99), and M2 (lateral p = 0.84 and rostral p = 0.84 displacement). A statistically significant difference was found between the pre- and post-injection group M1 (p = 0.002), M2 (p = 0.004) for the lateral and (p = 0.003) for rostral displacement. Although the slight eyeball displacement, the retrobulbar filling can lead to enophthalmos resolution. Compared to M1, the M2 method has better-defined anatomical landmarks. Further, preclinical in vivo studies are necessary to assess retrobulbar filling efficacy and safety. Full article
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Multiple Meningioma Resection by Bilateral Extended Rostrotentorial Craniotomy with a 3D-Print Guide in a Cat
by Kyohyuk Song, Haebeom Lee, Jaemin Jeong and Yoonho Roh
Vet. Sci. 2022, 9(10), 512; https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci9100512 - 20 Sep 2022
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A 13-year-old castrated male domestic shorthair cat was referred for the surgical removal of multiple meningiomas. The cat experienced generalized tonic–clonic seizures, altered mentation, mild proprioceptive ataxia, and circling. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed two round, solitary, well-delineated, space-occupying lesions suggestive of multiple [...] Read more.
A 13-year-old castrated male domestic shorthair cat was referred for the surgical removal of multiple meningiomas. The cat experienced generalized tonic–clonic seizures, altered mentation, mild proprioceptive ataxia, and circling. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed two round, solitary, well-delineated, space-occupying lesions suggestive of multiple meningiomas in the right frontal and occipital lobes. Before surgery, patient-specific three-dimensional (3D) printed models and guides were produced using a 3D program based on MRI and computed tomography (CT), and a rehearsal surgery was performed. With a 3D guide to find the location of the craniotomy lines, bilateral extended rostrotentorial craniotomy allowed en bloc resection of multiple meningiomas. The bone fragment was replaced and secured to the skull with a craniofacial plate and screws with an artificial dura. All of the surgical steps were performed without complications. The preoperative presenting signs were resolved by the time of follow-up examinations 2 weeks after surgery. Twelve months after the removal of the multiple meningiomas, the cat survived without further neurological progression. For the resection of multiple meningiomas, surgery can result in large bone defects and risk of massive hemorrhage. For this challenging surgery, patient-specific 3D models and guides can be effective for accurate and safe craniotomies. Full article
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