Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Surgical options for common prostate problems in dogs
By Freitag, Thurid et al.·Published in Compendium (Yardley, PA)·2007·Veterinary Specialist Group·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Surgical management of common canine prostatic conditions.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A male dog with prostate problems may need surgery for conditions like benign prostatic hyperplasia or prostatic abscesses. Early castration can help prevent these issues from developing. For dogs with cavitary lesions, a procedure called prostatic omentalization is preferred, as it leads to quicker recovery and fewer complications. If a dog has prostate cancer that hasn't spread, options include removing the prostate or using chemotherapy. After surgery, dogs typically receive pain relief, antibiotics, and sometimes a urinary catheter to help with recovery.
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Abstract
Prostatic diseases commonly warrant surgical intervention. Early castration may prevent the development of benign prostatic hyperplasia, prostatitis, and cavitary lesions (prostatic abscesses or cysts). In intact dogs that present with these disorders, castration should always be part of the specific surgical treatment because it enhances treatment success and may prevent recurrence. The current treatment of choice for cavitary lesions is prostatic omentalization, which results in lower postoperative mortality, faster recovery, and fewer incidences of recurrence than other prostatic drainage techniques. Prostatic neoplasia without evidence of metastasis may be managed with total prostatectomy, subtotal prostatectomy in conjunction with intraoperative radiotherapy, or postoperative chemotherapy. Understanding the neurovascular supply of the prostate and surrounding tissues is essential to decrease the risk for urinary incontinence, severe hemorrhage, and avascular necrosis. Postoperative management includes analgesia, appropriate antibiotic therapy, and in cases of subtotal or total prostatectomy, temporary urinary catheterization.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18210976/