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Small mammal
Laparoscopy
Single and multipl-entry techniques are continually being developed in small mammals. Carbon dioxide insufflation is essential and because of potential respiratory compromise all rabbits are intubated and are maintained on intermittent positive pressure ventilation.
The exact point of endoscopic entry will depend upon the particular organ of interest and the preferences of the operator, but the author currently prefers a umbilical approach for examination of the right liver lobes, pancreas, right kidney/adrenal gland, pylorus, duodenum, caecum, colon and diaphragm.
The biggest problem facing rabbit laparoscopy is obesity, and abdominal fat may cover all organs rendering examination impossible. The biopsy instruments can be used to collect organ biopsies and certainly biopsies of the liver, spleen, and pancreas are straightforward.
Endoscopic liver biopsy in a rabbit.
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