DETERMINATION OF OPERATIVE APPROACH FOR OVARIOHYSTERECTOMY OF BITCHES THROUGH THE LATERAL ABDOMINAL WALL

Abstract

This article proposes an optimal surgical approach for performing ovariohysterectomy in bitches through the right lateral abdominal wall. In order to find the optimal operative access for ovariohysterectomy in bitches through the side, experiments were conducted using operative accesses in two areas of their right lateral abdominal wall. Research work was carried out on healthy sexually mature bitches of various breeds, as well as purebreds. Given the anatomical location of the uterus and ovaries, two operative approaches were used. A transverse incision was made at the border of the inguinal and illium regions, as well as a vertical incision in the illium region. A transverse incision was made in the upper third of the lateral abdominal wall in the direction from the front edge of the hookbone to the fourth nipple of the corresponding side of the mammary gland. To make a vertical cut, retreat three finger widths caudal from the last rib. The lower end of the incision did not go below the knee crease. The study revealed that the most anatomically appropriate method of ovariohysterectomy in bitches through the right side is to perform an operation with an incision in the upper third of the lateral abdominal wall at the border of the inguinal and illium area in the direction from the front edge of the hook-bone to the fourth nipple of the corresponding half of the mammary gland. It has been proven that the use of the proposed surgical approach during ovariohysterectomy in bitches provides favorable conditions for finding and removing the ovaries, uterine horns, and part of the uterine body. This reduces the duration of the operation. At the same time, the relatively small size of the surgical wound and its location create conditions for wound healing. It was also noted that a right-sided vertical incision in illium area due to difficulties in accessing the uterine body is recommended for ovariectomy.