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This prospective clinical study aimed to evaluate the feasibility, safety, and outcomes of a combined laparoscopic ovariectomy (LOVE) and total laparoscopic gastropexy with absorbable fixation straps (TLG-SS) using a standardized three-port minimally invasive approach. Six female dogs of GDV-prone breeds underwent the combined procedure. Surgical times, intraoperative and postoperative complications, and follow-up outcomes were recorded. The mean total operative time was 29.0 \u00b1 3.52 min, with ovariectomy and gastropexy requiring 7.5 \u00b1 1.38 and 9.33 \u00b1 2.58 min, respectively. No major intraoperative complications occurred, and no conversion to open surgery was necessary. Postoperative recovery was uneventful in all cases, with only one minor portal site reaction observed. Owner satisfaction was excellent. The use of absorbable fixation straps simplified the gastropexy procedure and reduced operative time compared to other laparoscopic techniques. 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