Patient
Noble, 8 month old male Cairn terrier

Presenting Complaint
Recurrent rectal prolapse with straining

Endoscopic Technique
Laparoscopic assisted colopexy to permanently secure the descending colon to the abdominal wall.

Benefits of using endoscopy
Three very small incisions were made.  In addition the amount of tension on the colon within the closed abdomen could be monitored during surgical attachment and the actual suturing was done with direct observation.

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