Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Laparoscopic surgery to remove left liver mass in a dog
By Mokrani, T & Etchepareborde, S·Published in The Journal of small animal practice·2026·Centre Hospitalier Vé, France·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Strict laparoscopic liver left lobectomy in a dog.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A 28-kilogram dog had a large mass on the left side of its liver and underwent a minimally invasive surgery called laparoscopic liver lobectomy to remove it. After the surgery, the dog's symptoms and blood test results returned to normal, and it showed no signs of problems during a check-up six months later. This type of surgery appears to be a safe and effective option for removing liver masses in medium to large dogs.
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Abstract
This case report details the successful laparoscopic resection of a large left lateral hepatic mass in a 28 kg dog, with specimen retrieval through a 1 cm cutaneous incision. Clinical signs and serum biochemical abnormalities resolved postoperatively, and the dog remained asymptomatic at 6-month follow-up. This report suggests that strict laparoscopic liver lobectomy is a feasible approach for the elective resection of left-sided hepatic masses in medium to large-breed dogs.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41521386/