Gastration of the stallion: Preferably in the standing horse by
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Gastration of the stallion: Preferably in the standing horse by
Astrid B. M. Riikenhuizenund G. C. M. Grinwis Pferdeheilkunde16 (1999) 5 (September/Oktober)425-429 Gastrationof the stallion:Preferablyin the standinghorse by laparoscopictechniques? Astrid B. M. Rijkenhuizenund G. C. M. Grinwis* Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Equine Sciences, Utrecht Unversity ' Dept.of Pathology Summary Progressin the laparoscopic techniques hasmadeit possibleto removean abdominal testiclein the standinghorse.As abdominal cryptorchidism is usuallyunilateral, the descended testicleis removedusinga classicstandingcastration technique. However, thislattertechnique is not considered idealas it is difiicultto guarantee asepsis,andcanbe dangerous for the surgeon. Therefore, a studywasinitiated to castratedescended testiclesin the standinghorssusinga laparoscopic technique. In sixWelshponystallions, 2 yearsof age,eachwith2 descended testicles, the mesorchium, including thetesticular arteryandvein,areligatedintraabdominally andthetesticles areleftin place. Themeasurements of plasmatestosteron levels,theclinicalexamination andthe resultsof the necropsy of the ponies5 monthspostoperativelyrevealed, thatthe testiclesatrophyandwereno longerfunctional. Also,the resultsof the surgeryon I unilateral inguinal cryptorchids, one bilateral inguinalcryptorchid, (otwhich5 werecastratedunjlateralJy), 17 unilatetal abdominal cryptorchids 2 bihteralabdominal cryptorchidsand12 .normal" stallions aredescribed. In conclusion, the surgicaltechnique described in thisreponis a safeandefficient methodof castrating descended testiclesin the standing patient.Advantages includereducedtissuetrauma,no riskbecauseof generalanaesthesia, a quickerreturnto normalworkand reduced hospitalization time. Keywords: horse,equine,laparoscopy,castration Kastrationdes Hengstesin laparoskopischer Technikam stehendenpferd DerFortschritt der laparoskopischen Techniken bdm Pferdhat es ermöglicht, abdominale Hodenam stehenden Tierzu entfernen. Da der abdominale Kryptorchismus üblicherweise einseitig auftritt,wird der zweite,abgestiegene Hodenmeistdurchdie klassische lvlethode am stehenden Pferdenlfernt.DieseTechnikkanniedochnichtals idealbezeichnet werden,weileinaseptisches Vorgehen kaummöglichund der Eingrififür denChirurgen nichtungefährlich ist.AusdiesemGrundewurdeim RahmeneinererstenStudieversucht, denabgestiegenen Hodenebenfalls dorchlaparoskpische Technikzu kastrieren. Bei6 zweiiährigen Welsh'Pony-Hengsten mitjeweils2 abgesliegenen Hoden wurdedas Mesorchium samtAnerieundVeneintraabdominal ligiertund die Hodenim Skrotumbelassen. Messungen der Plasma-Testosteronspiegel, klinische Untersuchung unddieErgebnisse der pathologischen Untersuchung ergaben, dassdieHodenatrophieren undnicht längerfunktionstüchtig bleiben.lm RahmendieserArbeitwerdendieErgebnisse deraufdieseWeisedurchgeführten Kastrationen vong einseitiginguinalen Kryptorchiden, elnembeidseitig inguinalen Kryptorchiden, 17 einseitig abdominalen Kryptorchiden, von denen5 einseitig vorkastriert waren,2 beidseitig abdominalen Kryptorchiden und 12 ,,normalen" Hengsten beschrieben. Zusammenfassend wirdfestgestellt, dasdie beschriebene Methodeeinesichereund wirksame Technikzur Kastration des stehenden Hengstes darstellt.DieVorteileliegenin reduziertem Gewebstrauma, keinerInkaufnahme einesNarkoserisikos, kürzerer Rekonvalseszenz undküzeremKlinikaufenthalt. Schlüsselwörtsr: Pferd,Laparoskopie, Kastration Introduction Progressin the laparoscopictechniqueshas made it possible to removean abdominaltesticlein the standinghorse. Variousauthors describe how the testicleis grasped and exteriorizedthrough the abdominalwall; the ligationand transectionof the abdominaltesticleoccur extracorporally (Fischer and Vachon 1992, Davis 1997). As abdominal cryptorchidismis usuallyunilateral,the descendedtesticle is removed using a classic standing castrationtechnique. However,this lattertechniqueis not consideredidealas it is difficultto guaranteeasepsis,and can be dangerousto the surgeon, An alternativewould be to castrate in a recumbent position, but then one of the main advantagesof the used laparoscopictechniqueis lost. Thereforea study was started to castrate descendedtesticlesin the standing horse using a laparoscopictechnique.The mesorchiuminPferdeheilkunde 15 cludingthe testiculararteryand vein are ligatedintraabdominallyand the testiclesare left in place, From eadierstudies (Ensrnkand Klein 1996, Wilsonet al 1996), performed in horses in recumbency under general anesthesia,it is known that the testiclewill atrophy. In this paper the surgicalprocedure,the post-operativeperiod and the histologicalconsequencesfor the testicleare described, Materials and methods Six Welsh pony stallions,2 years of age, each with 2 normally descended testicles,were used. The ponies were held of feed for 2 days. The ponies were restrained in 425 Castrationof the stallion:Preferably in the standingHorseby laparoscopic techniques? stocks and sedated with detomidine ([email protected] mg/100 kg Bvtrl-)together with butorphanol (Nubaine@ 0.1mg/kg B\Afl-).Local infiltrationanesthesia(Lidocainehydrochloride)was provided at the sites of the laparoscope and instrumentportals in the paralumbarregion. Preparations for aseptic surgery were carried out using routine te ch n i oue. The portal for the laparoscope(diameter10mm, length57 cm, straightforward 0 angle, Storz@)was locatedjust dorsal to the internalobliqueabdominalmuscle and 2 cm caudal to the last rib. After introductionof the laparoscopethe abdomen was distendedusing a carbon dioxide (COr)-insufflator(Storz@,flowrate 7-B Umin) to a maximalintra-abdominalpressureof 6 mm Hg. The second trocar (guarded disposablewith a reducer)was insertedunder laparoscopic supervision,approximately4 cm caudaland B-10 cm distal to the laparoscopicportal,directedcaudalventrally. This instrumentportal was used for the introductionof the ligature. The laparoscopewas directedcaudallyand the vaginal ring was visualised.The mesorchiumwas perforatedusing a graspingforcepsjust proximalto the vaginalring and lateral to the bloodvessels(Fig.1)and a ligature(polyglactin 910, Vicryl@USP2, Ethicon)was insertedthroughthis perforation.The ligaturewas picked up with the forcepson the mediocaudal side of the spermatic cord and retracted extracorporally(Fig. 2). A modified Roeders knot was tred extracorporally and the slipknot was advanced with a p u sh ro d,whilepullingth e l o n g ta i l o f th e l i g a tu rea, n d ti ghtened. The suture was cut adjacent to the knot. The mesorchium, including the ductus deferens and spermatic cord, was ligatedtwice and the testicleremainedin place. The same procedurewas performedon the other side.The insertionportalswere closed in two layers(polyglactinUSP 2-O\. man et al. 1983).Plasmafor WBC and serum fibrinogen determinationwas collectedon day 0, day 1, day 4 and day 7 postoperatively.In two ponies peritonealfluid was obtained24 hours post operatively. Fig2: Laparoscopic viewof the mesorchium, including the testiculararteryand vein,withthe ligaturein place,but not yettightened. Laparoskopische Sichtauf das Mesorchium samtArterie Ligatur undVene,mitdervorgelegten The ponieswere kept at pastureand examinedclinicallyon a daily basis for the first week and then weekly for 5 months. The testicleswere palpated to determineconsistencyand measuredwith slidingcalliperson day O, day 7, day 28, and just before euthanasia. One pony was euthanised 1 week postoperatively,the other 5 at 5-O months postoperatively.The testicles were examinedhistologically for the presenceof spermatogenesis and the abdomen examinedfor adhesionsor anv other complicationsdue to surgery, Futhermore,the same laparoscopicsurgerytechniquewas per-formed on 9 unilateralinguinalcryptorchids,one bilateral inguinalcryptorchid,17 unilateralabdominal cryptorchids (of which 5 were castrated unilaterally), 2 bilateralabdominal cryptorchidsand 12 ,,normal"stallions.(14 Warmblood horses, 12 Friesian,12 Ponys, 1 Trotter, 1 Quarterhorse und 1 Arabian;2-12 year;average3,3 years).The only difference, was that before surgical manipulationthe mesorchiumwas anaesthetisedby injectionof 4 ml 2% Lidocain through a 36-mm aspiratingNeedle (Storz)to reduce the reactionduringthe tigtheningof the ligature. Results Fig 1: Laparoscopicview of the vaginal ring and the mesorchium on the right side of the pony. The forcepswith the ligaturepoints to the mesorchiumat the place where it will be perforated. LaparoskopischeSicht auf Vaginalringund Mesorchium rechtsseitig.Die Klemme mit der Ligaturdeutet auf die Stelledes Mesorchium,die perforiertwerden wird. lmmediately preoperatively, 7 days later and just before euthanasia plasma testosteron levels were determined (radioimmunoassay as described by Verjans et al 1973, Diele- 426 Laparoscopywas performed without complicationsin all ponies.Visualisation of the vaginalring was excellent.Perforationof the mesorchiumdid not resultin a painfulreaction from the pony. Some reaction was seen when the mesorchium,includingthe testiculararteryand vein,was ligated, Postoperativerecoverywas rapid. Some oedema of the scrotal skin was noted in 2 ponies between day 2 and day 5. The testicleswere not painfulon palpation,nor did the ponies show any lamenessor manifestany abdominal discomfoft.Woundhealingwas by first intention. 15 Pferdeheilkunde AstridB. M. Rijkenhuizen undG.C.M. Grinwis During the first postoperativeweek the size (length and width)of the testicleincreasedin all poniesat an averageof 3 mm ffable 1). Then the testicledecreasedin size and 5 months postoperativelythey were not palpableanymore. lmmediatelypostoperativelythe testiclesbecame firm on palpationand remainedso as long as they were palpable. The mean testosteron level before surgery was 322 (range 150-560) pg/ml fl-able 2). By day 7 the testosteron level had dropped to below the detection levelof the assay (<25 pg/ml) in all poniesand was the same leveljust beforeeuthanasia. Tab 1: Averagesize in mm of both testiclesduringthe time spanof theexperiment. n.p.= not palpable. Durchschnittliche Größein mm beiderHodenwährend der DauerdesExperiments. N.p. = nichtpalpierbar. pony 1 4 5 Mean Tab 2: Day 0 week 1 week 4 week 8 week 12 week 20 oz 65 65 50 40 64 67 55 25 25 4B n .p . 20 28 n .p. ol 63 63 63 66 50 45 ÖU 65 55 A1 al 28 66 50 37 n .p. n .p. n . p. n. p . valuesindicatethat there was no acute inflammationor oeritonitispresentat any time. The abdominalfluid analyses revealedno changespointingtowardsa peritonitis. At necropsyno adhesionsat the portalsites or the inguinal ringswere noted in any of the ponies. Gross examinationof the testiclesof the pony euthanised1 week postoperativelyrevealed congestion of the plexus pampiniformis.The cut surface was swollen and reddish. Histologyshowed coagulationnecrosisof testiculartissue and no functionaltissuecould be found. The sizeof the testiclesof the remaining5 ponieswas 2 x 2 x 1 cm on average.ln 2 casesone of the testicleswas attached to the vaginaltunic; more proximallyno adhesions were found on the spermaticcord. The remainingcases showed no adhesionsof the testiclesto the vaginaltunic. The cut sur-faceof the testicleswas yellowishgreen at the peripherywith a dull reddishbrown colourin the centre(Fig. 3). Histologyof the testiclesshowedfibrosisand in one pony (both testicles)coagulationnecrosis. In 3 ponies locally intactseminiferous tubulesand Leydigcellswere found, n. p . Averagetestosteronlevelin pg/ml at day 0 and day 7. DurchschnittlicherTestosteron-Blutspiegel in pg/ml a Tag 0 und Tag 7 Pony Testosteron pg/ml day 0 Testosteron pg/ml day 7 1 150 <25 560 < 25 < 25 4 420 290 5 1 90 < 25 mean 322 < 25 Fig 3: < 25 MakroskopischerLänqsschnittdurch einen nekrotischen Hoden. The mean WBC count of all ponies was 9.2 G/L on D0, 1 1 .4 G/ L on D1, 10, 3 G /L o n D 4 , 8 .9 G/L o n D 1 4 (ta bl e3). The mean differentialcell counts were 27o/oneutrophilson DO, 5 2% on D1, 36% o n D 4 a n d 4 1 o /oo t1 D 1 4 . These Tab 3: Macroscopicview of the incisednecrotictesticle. All patientsunderwentthe surgeryquietly.Postoperatively, in most horses mild oedema in the scrotum was noticed between the second and fifth day, which graduallyresolved. On the second day, in 5 horses a slight increasein temperature(until39.5 C) occurred which lasted 2 days. Blood parameterson Day 0, 1, 4 and 14 afterthe surgicalintervention. Blutwertean den TagenO, 1, 4 und 14 nach dem chirurgischen Eingriff. Day 0 wbc g/l pmn's %o 1 o .ö zl 2 8.9 TI ö 12.6 4 8.6 6 9. 2 9. 2 Mean wbc = whitebloodcells Pferdeheilkunde 15 /1 1a tt 29 27 27 Day 1 fibr g/l wbc g/l Day 4 pmn's o/o wbc g/l pmn's 7o Day 14 fibr g/l 2 .4 2 .5 2 .4 8. 8 25 7.3 \)/ 2.4 12.2 to 11.9 35 z.o 14. 4 37 13.7 17 2,5 1. 7 9. 1 qq | 1.ö 69 8.3 10.3 10.3 2 .1 2 .2 g/l = grams/ liter 11. 4 52 O4 36 wbc g/l 2.2 2.5 pmn's 7o -7 I t.l z4 7.7 56 34 8.3 49 \Jk) 42 8.9 41 fibr g/l |.t 2. 2 2. 6 2. 8 2. 4 2. 4 pmn's= polymorphonuclear neutrophils fibr= 1;5p1non"n 427 techniques? in the standingHorseby laparoscopic Castrationof the staliion:Preferably The mean WBC count (Day0, 1 und 7) and fibrogendeterminationof the blood (DayO and 1) revealedno elevations. Also, leaving the abdominaltesticle inside the abdomen resultedin no clinicalproblemsIn 2 horsesthe testosteron leveldid not drop to below the detectionlevelof the assay. These horses were castratedthe conventionalwav under generalanesthesia. The tunica vaginalrswas adhered for 3-4 cm2 to the testicle.The cut surface of these testicles(both the normal descendedtesticle)showed necrosisfor 3/4 of the testicle. to be ligated increases.Tighteningof the ligatureis then harderto performand the risk of insufficientligationincreases.This might have been a cause of the failurein the 2 pati ents. When the testicleis left in situ no additionaldisruotionof the abdominalwall for the exteriorisation of the testicleis necessary.Additionally,this procedurereducesthe risk of excessivepost operativeswellingor infectionand there rs no risk of post operativeherniationwith evisceration.By avoidingsharp divisionof the spermaticcord another advantage towards the method described by (Wilson et al 1996)is reachedwith the castrationmethod in this article. No bleedingsurface is present inside the abdomen, thus Discussion creating a lower risk for the formation of adhesions. may occur is a subject for disCastration of descended testicles by double ligation Whether revascularisation cussion,but in these ponies no signs of revascularisation through laparoscopicintervention,without removal of the were found. testicle,can be performedsuccessfullyand may turn out to be an importantstep forwardin the use of the laparoscopic The initialincreasein size of the testicleis the resultof congestion caused by the ligationof the vessels in the mete ch n i quein equinem e d i c i n el.t i s te c h n i c a l lsyi m p l eto perform and very usefulfor the castrationof the normallydessorchium.This congestionresolveswithin one week. No adversereactionswere noticedbecauseof the fact that the cended testicles in case of unilateralabdominal cryptorchism.This testiclewill atrophy in the scrotum. General testiclewas left in place. Only small,hardly palpable,remnants are presentat 5 months post operatively. These remanaesthesiaand positioningin dorsalrecumbencyare avoinantswill presentno problemswith ownershipchanges, ded by operatrngon the standinghorse.The reportedinciIn this study the testicularartery and vein are neitherdisdence of post-anestheticmyopathy ranges from 0.75 to 6.4% of equine anesthetic cases (Klein 1978, McCarville sected nor transectedas described by Wilson et al (1996); and Blais 1986, Richeyet al 1990, Peek 1993; Rijkenhuizen the mesorchi um,i ncl udi ngthe arteryand vei n,i s only ligated, thus reduci ngthe ri skof i ntra-abdomi nal and van Dijk 1998).By usinga surgicaltechniquein a stanbl eedi ng, Failureof the castrationtechniqueoccurred in 2 patients, ding horse, a lot of post-operativecomplicationsare preprobablybecauseof an ineffectiveligationof the mesorchivented and thereforea real drfferenceto the other laoarosum and ductus deferens,as the result of a loose knot or copic castrationmethodsdescribedin literature. Other possible indicationsfor laparoscopiccastrationin the standing ligationof insufficienttissue, meaningnot includingall the is very unlikelyto occur within 7 horse includeall forms of cryptorchismand the castration vessels,Revascularisation Also it is important to include the of horseswith normallydescendedtesticles. days postoperatively. For the castrationtwo oortalsare needed on each side of ductus deferensin the ligature,becausethe artery beside for the ductus is able to vascularisethe testiclesuffictentlv the horse:one for the laparoscopeand one instrumentporproducingtestosteron. tal. When only two instrumentsare used to manipulate,there is no need for an assistantsurgeon. Disadvantagesof this technique are the size of the area The procedurewas performedwhilethe ponieswere sedathat has to be clipped,the cost of the equipmentand the ted and restrainedin a stock to minimrzethe riskto the animanoower needed to connect the tubes and cables and ma l s, th e per s onnelan d th e e q u i p me n t.W i th h o l d i n gfeed the care of the equipment includingthe surgical instrufor 2 days allowsfor a good view in the abdomenand reduments, the postoperativemeasurementof the testosteron perforating inserlion leveland the need for trainrngof the surgeon. risk the viscera of the ces the of during In concl usi on,the surgi caltechni quedescri bedi n this r etrocar.To furtherreducethis risk,the administration of hyoport is safe and representsan efficientmethod of castrating sin butylbromide(Buscopan@)might be considered.The spleenis situatedon the left and with the chosen sedation, descendedtesticlesin the standingpatient.Advantagesinwhich oreventsan increasein the soleen size, the risk of clude reduced tissue trauma, no risk because of general punctureof the spleenis reduced, anaesthesia,a quicker returnto normalwork and reduced pressureof 6 mmHg did not give riseto The rntra-abdominal hosoi tal i zati on ti me. any signsof abdominaldiscomfort.The poniesand patients tolerated the surgical interventionwithout needing adLiterature ditionalrestraint.The only moment some discomfortwas Laparoscopic in standing horDavisE.W. 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