Standing laparoscopic peritoneal flap hernioplasty of the vaginal rings does not modify the sperm production and motility characteristics in intact male horses.
Abstract: Laparoscopic hernioplasty techniques have been developed in the recent years to avoid the recurrence of inguinal hernias and to spare the testicles for breeding purposes in stallions. However, there have been no previous comprehensive and systematic studies of the reproductive outcomes and prognoses for stallions after inguinal hernioplasty. Therefore, the objective of this study was to assess the possible effects of one of these techniques (standing laparoscopic peritoneal flap hernioplasty) on the sperm production and motility characteristics of six healthy stallions that received this procedure based on 1-year follow-ups. There were no significant differences in the measured sperm variables (assessments based on the DSO, MOT, PMOT, VSL, VCL and VAP) during 1-year follow-ups.
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Publication Date: 2014-10-11 PubMed ID: 25307792DOI: 10.1111/rda.12434Google Scholar: Lookup
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The research paper evaluates a type of surgery used to treat hernias in stallions, specifically its impact on their ability to produce and move sperm. The findings suggest that the procedure, called standing laparoscopic peritoneal flap hernioplasty, has no significant impact on these sperm characteristics after a one-year follow-up period.
Objective of the Research
- The main aim of this study is to investigate the long-term impacts of standing laparoscopic peritoneal flap hernioplasty on the sperm production and motility in stallions.
- Previously, there had been no comprehensive studies addressing the impact of inguinal hernioplasty on stallions’ sperm quality, making this research an essential contribution to veterinary science.
Methodology and Procedure
- The researchers conducted the study using six healthy stallions who underwent the hernia treatment procedure.
- A year after the surgery, they assessed the sperm production and motility characteristics of these animals to gauge any changes or effects.
- Sperm variables were measured using specific parameters, including DSO (Daily Sperm Output), MOT (Total Motility), PMOT (Progressive Motility), VSL (Straight Line Velocity), VCL (Curvilinear Velocity), and VAP (Average Path Velocity).
Findings of the Research
- Across a one-year follow-up period, there were no significant differences observed in the measured sperm variables of the stallions.
- These findings suggest that the laparoscopic peritoneal flap hernioplasty does not adversely impact the reproductive ability of stallions from a physiological standpoint, in terms of both sperm production and motility characteristics.
Implications of the Research
- The results of this study are beneficial to veterinarians as they offer reassurance about the effectiveness and safety of this inguinal hernia treatment procedure in preserving the reproductive potential of male horses.
- The findings indicate that stallions who have undergone this surgical procedure can be expected to maintain their sperm production and motility capabilities up to a year post-surgery, which is positive news for breeding purposes.
Cite This Article
APA
Gracia-Calvo LA, Ezquerra LJ, Martín-Cuervo M, Durán ME, Tapio H, Gallardo JM, Peña FJ, Ortega-Ferrusola C.
(2014).
Standing laparoscopic peritoneal flap hernioplasty of the vaginal rings does not modify the sperm production and motility characteristics in intact male horses.
Reprod Domest Anim, 49(6), 1043-1048.
https://doi.org/10.1111/rda.12434 Publication
Researcher Affiliations
- Hyvinkää Hevossairaala, Hyvinkää, Finland.
MeSH Terms
- Animals
- Herniorrhaphy / methods
- Herniorrhaphy / veterinary
- Horses / physiology
- Horses / surgery
- Male
- Semen / physiology
- Semen Analysis / veterinary
- Sperm Motility / physiology
- Spermatogenesis / physiology
- Spermatozoa / physiology
Citations
This article has been cited 4 times.- Ortega-Ferrusola C, Gómez-Arrones V, Martín-Cano FE, Gil MC, Peña FJ, Gaitskell-Phillips G, Da Silva-Álvarez E. Advances in the ultrasound diagnosis in equine reproductive medicine: New approaches. Reprod Domest Anim 2022 Oct;57 Suppl 5(Suppl 5):34-44.
- Ortiz-Rodriguez JM, Anel-Lopez L, Martín-Muñoz P, Álvarez M, Gaitskell-Phillips G, Anel L, Rodríguez-Medina P, Peña FJ, Ortega Ferrusola C. Pulse Doppler ultrasound as a tool for the diagnosis of chronic testicular dysfunction in stallions. PLoS One 2017;12(5):e0175878.
- Vitoria A, Barrachina L, Romero A, Fuente S, de Blas I, Gil L, Vázquez FJ. Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernioplasty with a Polyether Ether Ketone Anchoring Device in Intact Male Horses Does Not Compromise Testicular Perfusion, Sperm Production or Motility Characteristics. Animals (Basel) 2025 Jan 31;15(3).
- Vázquez FJ, Argüelles D, Muñoz JA, Genton M, Méndez Angulo JL, Climent F, Roquet I, Iglesias M, Velloso Álvarez A, Vitoria A, Bulnes F, Saitua A, Romero A, Ezquerra J, Prades M, López-Sanromán FJ, Rossignol F. Use of Knotless Barbed Sutures in Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernioplasty in Horses: 40 Cases. Animals (Basel) 2024 Jun 19;14(12).
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