Abstract:

Purpose: Preventive gastropsy is a surgical application made to prevent gastric dilatation volvulus (GDV) especially in large breed dogs. In this study, classical gastrophesis and laparoscopically-supported gastrophesis methods, which were effective in the prevention of GDV, were compared in terms of the effects on healing and the ease of application. Tool and Method: The research material was created by 12 dogs. The weight of dogs was estimated at an average of 20-30 kg. The dogs were divided into two groups. 1 . The dogs in the group were applied the classic method of gastropexy (ventral mid-line gastropexy). 2nd The dogs in the group were subjected to laparoscopic-supported gastrophysical surgery. For biochemical analyses and blood gas tests, the preoperative period and postoperative 9th day were examined by taking blood. Ultrasound examinations were performed with 5-7.5 MHz conventional probes. On the 9th day of the postoperative period, the dogs were direct and indirect radiographic examinations. Results: Post-operative dogs were checked daily after the operation for 9 days. The results showed the rapid and easy implementation of both operating techniques. The average duration of the operation for classical gastrophesis was 20 minutes, while the average duration for the laparoscopy group was 41.5 minutes. As a result of both surgical interventions, there was no complication until the post-operative care was taken. In the ultrasound examination, gastric peristaltic contractions for both groups were counted on the postoperative 7th day. In the classical and laparoscopic gastrophesis, the average of 4-5 contractions was found. Radiological examination, the localization of the stomach, size, shape, content, stomach rugal and any pathological condition on the wall were not met. Recommendation: At the end of the study, laparoscopic gastropexy and classic gastropexy were suggested to be applied in emergency surgical interventions and for preventive purposes.

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