Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Laparoscopic surgery to fix pelvic bladder in 3 dogs
By Toth, Darby D et al.·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2023·College of Veterinary Medicine, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Laparoscopic or laparoscopic-assisted cystopexy for pelvic bladder in 3 dogs.
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Plain-English summary
Three dogs with a condition called pelvic bladder, where the bladder is positioned incorrectly, underwent surgery to reposition it using either laparoscopic or laparoscopic-assisted techniques. Two of the dogs, who had trouble urinating (stranguria), saw their symptoms completely resolve right after the surgery and stayed healthy for 18 months afterward. The third dog had urinary incontinence and showed some improvement but was not fully resolved two days after the procedure. Overall, these minimally invasive surgical options appear to be effective for treating pelvic bladder in dogs.
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Abstract
The techniques and clinical outcomes of laparoscopic or laparoscopic-assisted cystopexy in 3 dogs diagnosed with pelvic bladder are reported herein. The medical records of 2 dogs with pelvic bladder which underwent laparoscopic cystopexy, and 1 dog which underwent laparoscopic-assisted cystopexy were reviewed. Data retrieved included signalment, clinical signs, diagnostic imaging, surgical technique, and clinical outcome. Long-term follow-up was obtained by verbal interviews with owners. Laparoscopic or laparoscopic-assisted cystopexy was successfully performed to reposition the urinary bladder within the abdominal cavity in all dogs. An intracorporeal suture technique was used in 2 dogs, whereas an extracorpreal technique was used in 1 dog. Two dogs with stranguria experienced complete resolution immediately following surgery and remained disease-free at 18 mo after cystopexy. A third dog with urinary incontinence subjectively improved (according to the owner) but had not resolved completely 2 d following surgery. Key clinical message: Laparoscopic or laparoscopic-assisted cystopexy may be an effective treatment for pelvic bladder in dogs and may offer a minimally invasive alternative to laparotomy. Male dogs with stranguria as the primary clinical sign may experience complete resolution following cystopexy.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36733652/