Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Laparoscopic gallbladder removal in 34 dogs using a special
By Kondo, M et al.·Published in The Journal of small animal practice·2023·Apple Tree Animal Hospital, Japan·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy using the subserosal layer dissection technique in dogs: 34 cases (2015-2021).
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Plain-English summary
A group of 34 dogs with gallbladder issues, such as stones or inflammation, underwent a minimally invasive surgery called laparoscopic cholecystectomy to remove their gallbladders. Most dogs had successful surgeries, with 79% having a high success rate in the dissection technique used. The surgeries took about 190 minutes on average, and only three dogs needed to switch to traditional open surgery. Fortunately, there were no serious complications during the procedures, and the dogs were able to recover well.
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Abstract
OBJECTIVES: To describe a standardised subserosal layer dissection technique and evaluate its outcomes in canine laparoscopic cholecystectomy. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Medical records of dogs undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy using the standardised subserosal layer dissection technique for the treatment of cholecystolithiasis, cholecystitis, and gall bladder mucocele at a single veterinary hospital from January 2015 to September 2021 were extracted. Operative time, subserosal layer dissection achievement rate, open conversion rate, and complication rate were evaluated. RESULTS: Thirty-four dogs were included. The most common preoperative diagnosis was cholecystolithiasis (n=29). Operative time was 190 minutes (range: 110 to 330 minutes). Subserosal layer dissection of more than 90% of the gall bladder bed was achieved in 27 (79%) dogs. Conversion to open surgery was required in three (8.8%) dogs. There were no cases of intraoperative bleeding, bile duct injury, or reoperation. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: This study showed that laparoscopic cholecystectomy using the standardised subserosal layer dissection technique could be performed successfully in dogs. Future prospective clinical studies are needed to determine safety and effectiveness of this technique compared to standard techniques.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36444826/