Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Using laparoscopy to diagnose cat stomach and intestine problems
By Webb, Craig B·Published in Topics in companion animal medicine·2008·Colorado State University, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Feline laparoscopy for gastrointestinal disease.
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
A cat with gastrointestinal issues may benefit from a procedure called laparoscopy, which allows vets to look inside the abdomen without making a large incision. This minimally invasive technique is often used to take small tissue samples (biopsies) from organs like the liver and pancreas to help diagnose various digestive problems. Laparoscopy is usually done on an outpatient basis, meaning your cat can go home the same day, and it has a low risk of complications. This method is efficient and can provide valuable information to help guide treatment for your cat's condition.
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Abstract
Laparoscopy offers a minimally invasive route by which to evaluate the abdominal cavity, assess abdominal organs and tissues, and obtain a histopathologic diagnosis in a variety of feline gastrointestinal diseases. This article concentrates on the diagnostic utility of the procedure, but there are a number of surgical procedures that can be performed with laparoscopy as well. The most common use of diagnostic laparoscopy in the feline is to obtain a biopsy of the liver, but a variety other extra-intestinal tissues can be sampled relatively easily; biopsy of the pancreas and aspiration of the gallbladder are particularly relevant to feline gastrointestinal disease. Laparoscopy is often performed on an outpatient basis, there are very few absolute contraindications to the procedure, and laparoscopy results in minimal morbidity or mortality. The skill set required for the use of laparoscopy in the vast majority of feline cases can be readily mastered by the practitioner to a level of proficiency that makes this procedure a high-yield, efficient, and cost-effective diagnostic tool.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19081553/