Ramón Rivera

Dr. Ramón Rivera


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Academic Career Length

6Years (2021-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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24 October 2021 in Animals
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ITInês Tavares
Inês Tavares
RRRamón Rivera
Ramón Rivera
JSJosé P. Sales-Luís
José P. Sales-Luís
CVCarlo G. Vaudano
Carlo G. Vaudano
Jose Raduan JaberJose Raduan Jaber
Jose Raduan Jaber
This paper aimed to study the feasibility of a new laparoscopic castration technique in male dogs, evaluate the pain associated with it, and compare it with the classical orchiectomy. Surgical times, pain scores, blood and salivary cortisol, and CRP were recorded and compared between the two groups. The use of high-frequency bipolar forceps allowed quick and uneventful laparoscopic procedures. The laparoscopic group had significantly lower pain scores, cortisol, and PCR values than the orchiectomy group. No complications were seen in any group. Our results suggest that this laparoscopic castration is a safe and beneficial surgical alternative to traditional orchiectomy in dogs.