Abstract
The results of orchiectomies conducted by the abdominal route, the lower abdominal approach and through the scrotum were compared in rabbits. Operation time, surgical complication and incision healing were evaluated. The scrotum route had the shortest surgical time. Accumulation of serous fluid in the scrotum was observed in one rabbit operated by the scrotum route. Neither inflammation nor peritoneal adhesions were detected in any of the rabbits. Since the canalis vaginalis is closed by use of the lower abdominal route, the risk of scrotal hernia is nil using this route whereas it may be possible using the other two routes. We conclude that the lower abdominal route is an appropriate method for orchiectomy in rabbits.
