Fig. 1.

Surgical embryo transfer. Paralumbar laparo-endoscopy single-site (LESS) assisted approach with a monoport device. a Anaesthetized sow prepared for laparoscopy. b After placement of the monoport cap pneumoperitoneum was used to set up two working ports, one for camera and another for forceps. c Laparoscopic view of the ovary. d Laparoscopic view of how the uterine horn is grasped with atraumatic forceps. e Externalization of the uterine horn after removal of the monoport cap. f Uterine horn wall puncture with forceps. g Intrauterine deposition of embryos