SummaryThis case report describes the laparoscopic approach for removal of cystic intra‐abdominal testicles in the standing colt. One 3‐year‐old Tobiano and one 2‐year‐old Warmblood colts were referred for abdominal cryptorchidectomy. The horses were clinically and ultrasonographically examined and a presumptive diagnosis of unilateral abdominal cryptorchidism was made. A laparoscopic approach via the flank was used to localise each abdominal testicle. In both colts the abdominal testicle was enlarged and cystic. Each spermatic cord was ligated and fluid was aspirated from the testicle. By reducing the size of the mass minimally invasive removal through an enlarged instrumental portal was possible. Histopathology revealed a cystic rete testis in the Tobiano and a teratoma in the Warmblood. In these cases the cystic enlarged testicles were nonpainful and were incidental findings. A cystic testicle might be developmental (Tobiano case) or arise due to neoplastic transformation (Warmblood case). The laparoscopic approach for enlarged cyst‐like testicles in the standing horse offers a secure minimally invasive method for removal.

Radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy ® for horses with chronic insertion desmopathy of the proximal suspensory ligamenta controlled studyIn the present study the results of the radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy ® (RESWT ® ) for the treatment of chronic proximal suspensory ligament desmitis are represented. These results were compared to conventional therapy (local application of antiphlogistics and corticoids, long periods no workouts, blistering) in a control group. 31 horses with a history of lameness for more than 3 months and several unsuccessful treatments, were now treated by RESWT ® . In a control group of 30 horses with chronic proximal suspensory desmitis treatment was based on conventional methods exclusivly. 71% (22 of 31) horses treated by RESWT ® resumed full work 6 months after treatment. In the control group only 50% (15 of 30) of the horses returned to full work. The result of the group treated by RESWT ® was statistical significantly better (p < 0.05).