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\"\"<\/a>The Topeka Zoo’s 30-year-old orangutan named Lena underwent an emergency hysterectomy because her fetus died in utero and veterinarians were concerned about a ruptured uterus. It was the third trimester of her pregnancy. Topeka Zoo veterinarian Shirley Llizo, along with veterinarian Leon Conner and perinatologist John Evans, performed Lena’s surgery. Managing pain and preventing infection are now the primary goals for Lena’s recovery, said Dr. Llizo<\/em><\/strong>. The Topeka Capital-Journal (Kan.)<\/a> (1\/16)<\/p>\n

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By The Capital-Journal<\/a><\/p>\n

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Topeka Zoo’s orangutan recovers from surgery<\/div>\n
The Capital-Journal<\/div>\n
January 17, 2013 5:19 PM EST<\/div>\n
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Four days after an emergency hysterectomy, Lena, a 30-year-old orangutan, is recovering nicely from her surgery, Shirley Llizo, staff veterinarian of the Topeka Zoo, said Wednesday.<\/p>\n

The hysterectomy was performed after doctors determined the third trimester fetus Lena was carrying no longer had a heartbeat.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe wanted to avoid surgery,\u201d Llizo said. \u201cComplications with a ruptured uterus left us no option. The first 24 hours were critical. Once we got past that point, the focus shifted to pain management and preventing infection. In a great ape that isn\u2019t feeling well, that presents its own set of challenges.\u201d Staff attached four feet of rubber tubing to a broomstick, creating an extended straw through which Lena could drink Gatorade and medication.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe want Lena to be as comfortable as possible,\u201d Beckee Niemackl, Lena\u2019s primary zookeeper said. \u201cIn years of dealing with things like this, you learn to do whatever it takes. The long straw just made sense.\u201d<\/p>\n

One of the things that has impressed zoo staff about Lena through this ordeal is her gentleness towards doctors and zoo staff, Niemackl said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe day after she went through a major surgery, Dr. Llizo showed her a syringe,\u201d she said. \u201cLena saw it, and presented her shoulder to be hand injected with pain relievers. In situations like these, you realize how much the training we have done with these orangutans for years pays off.\u201d<\/p>\n

Lena is alert, but taking it easy, according to a news release from the city of Topeka. She is resting on a fluffy bed made of straw.<\/p>\n

\u201cHer appetite is slowly coming back,\u201d it said. \u201cInfection is still a concern but lessens a little each day. While she still faces a lengthy recovery time, she has a caring staff and loving community to help her along the way.\u201d<\/p>\n

Perinatologist John Evans, of Stormont-Vail HealthCare, and veterinarian Leon Conner, of Highland Park Animal Hospital, teamed with Llizo and zoo staff to complete Lena\u2019s procedure.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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