Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat with fluid cysts around kidneys treated by laparoscopic surgery
By Mouat, Emily E et al.·Published in Journal of feline medicine and surgery·2009·Department of Clinical Studies, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Bilateral laparoscopic subtotal perinephric pseudocyst resection in a cat.
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Plain-English summary
A 17-year-old male domestic shorthair cat was diagnosed with fluid-filled sacs around his kidneys, known as perinephric pseudocysts. The veterinarian performed a minimally invasive surgery to remove these cysts, and the cat recovered well without any signs of the cysts returning. His kidney function remained stable for six months after the surgery, indicating a successful outcome. This approach allowed for a quicker recovery and less time in the hospital compared to traditional surgery.
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Abstract
A 17-year-old castrated male domestic shorthair cat was diagnosed with bilateral perinephric pseudocysts (PNPs). Bilateral subtotal resection of the PNPs was performed via a laparoscopic approach. There was no regrowth or reformation of the PNPs after the procedure and the cat's serum concentration of creatinine remained stable for 6 months after surgery. Laparoscopic bilateral subtotal resection of PNPs appears to have been an effective treatment option in this cat with the advantages of being minimally invasive and requiring only a brief hospital stay.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19576831/