Orchiectomy in horses: closed technique and primary closure of the incision.

Closed castration with primary closure in horses reduces complications, pain, and infection while enabling faster return to sport.

This article presents a comprehensive video tutorial on performing equine castration using the closed technique with primary skin closure. The procedure involves making incisions directly over the inguinal rings while maintaining tissue integrity throughout the removal of descended and nondescended testicles. The closed technique represents an advancement in equine surgical practice, offering multiple clinical advantages over traditional open castration methods. Key benefits include minimal postoperative complications, significantly reduced edema formation, decreased pain levels, lower infection rates, and accelerated healing timelines. The technique enables practitioners to safely remove both descended and inguinal testicles with reliable outcomes. Recovery is notably faster compared to conventional methods, allowing horses to return to athletic activities and normal function more quickly. The authors provide detailed procedural guidance suitable for equine practitioners at various experience levels, emphasizing the technique's safety profile and efficacy. This approach represents current best practices in equine surgical reproduction and offers substantial advantages for both patient welfare and owner satisfaction through improved healing outcomes and rapid return to function.

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