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Cat bladder stone surgery: comparing less invasive and open methods
By Boone, Alexis C et al.·Published in Veterinary surgery : VS·2026·Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Outcomes and comparison of modified percutaneous cystolithotomy and traditional open cystotomy in 52 cats.
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Plain-English summary
A group of 52 cats with urinary stones underwent two different surgical procedures: modified percutaneous cystolithotomy (PCCLm) and traditional open cystotomy (OC). The cats that had the PCCLm surgery experienced shorter hospital stays and smaller incisions compared to those who had the OC procedure. However, both surgeries had similar outcomes in terms of stone removal and complications. Overall, the PCCLm is a good option for removing urinary stones in cats, offering some benefits over the traditional method.
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To compare short- and long-term clinical variables in cats undergoing a modified percutaneous cystolithotomy (PCCLm) or open cystotomy (OC) and to identify risk factors associated with complications and outcomes within the groups. STUDY DESIGN: Retrospective study. ANIMALS: Fifty-two client-owned cats. METHODS: Records were reviewed for cats that underwent PCCLm or OC between December 2010 and August 2023. Signalment, history, diagnostic findings, procedural and anesthetic details, hospitalization data, complications, urolith recurrence, and follow up were recorded. χor Fisher's exact tests and two-sample t-tests were used to evaluate effects of categorical and numerical clinical variables respectively on outcomes within PCCLm and OC groups and between PCCLm and OC groups. RESULTS: A total of 54 procedures were performed, 19 PCCLm (36.5%) and 35 OC (65.5%). Hospitalization duration (p = .031) and incision length (p = .002) were greater in the OC group. Incisional infections were associated with hospitalization duration in the OC group (p = .048). Incomplete urolith removal was associated with increased surgical time (p = .039) when no additional procedures were performed in the OC group. For PCCLm, incomplete urolith removal was associated with lower urinary tract signs within 14 days postoperatively (p = .018), increased incision length (p = .029), anesthesia time (p = .017), and hospitalization duration (p = .027). CONCLUSION: Modified percutaneous cystolithotomy resulted in shorter incisions and hospitalization duration postoperatively in comparison with OC but no other clear advantages of PCCLm were identified. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: The PCCLm procedure is an acceptable alternative to OC for urolith removal in cats.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40518927/