Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Use of a laparoscopic retrieval device for urolith removal through a perineal urethrotomy.
- Journal:
- Veterinary surgery : VS
- Year:
- 2012
- Authors:
- Inés, Martín Menéndez & Fitch, Gareth
- Affiliation:
- a Equina Hospital Clí · Spain
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
In this case report, two geldings, a 12-year-old KWPN and a 15-year-old Holsteiner, had urinary stones (uroliths) removed using a special tool called a laparoscopic retrieval device. The procedure involved making a small incision near the urethra, and both horses were sedated but awake during the surgery. The larger stone measured about 6 cm long and 4.6 cm wide, and the stones were successfully taken out without causing any complications afterward. This method was quick and caused less trauma than traditional techniques that require breaking the stones apart before removal. Overall, the treatment worked well for both horses.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To report the use of a laparoscopic retrieval device for removal of uroliths via a perineal urethrotomy. STUDY DESIGN: Case report. ANIMALS: A 12-year-old Konenklijk Warmbloed Paardenstamboek Nederland (KWPN) gelding and a 15-year-old Holsteiner gelding. METHODS: Perineal urethrotomy was performed on 2 standing sedated geldings and the urolith was removed using a laparoscopic retrieval device. RESULTS: In both cases, uroliths were removed successfully with no short- or long-term complications. The larger of the 2 uroliths measured 6 cm in length and 4.6 cm in width. CONCLUSIONS: Removal of a urolith via a perineal urethrotomy using a laparoscopic retrieval device was an expedient and minimally traumatic method that obviated the need for fragmentation before removal.
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