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Use of laparoscopic-assisted cystoscopy for removal of urinary calculi in dogs

2003; American Veterinary Medical Association; Volume: 222; Issue: 6 Linguagem: Inglês

10.2460/javma.2003.222.759

1943-569X

Clarence A. Rawlings, Mary B. Mahaffey, Jeanne A. Barsanti, Chanda Canalis,

Veterinary Medicine and Surgery

Urinary calculi were removed by means of laparoscopic-assisted cystoscopy in 3 dogs. Two small abdominal incisions were made--1 for a laparoscope and 1 for placement of a Babcock forceps to aid in grasping and lifting the urinary bladder to the abdominal wall. A cystoscope and instruments for calculi removal were passed through a small cystotomy. Biopsy of the urinary bladder or other abdominal organs could also be performed by use of this technique. Laparoscopic-assisted cystoscopy was minimally invasive and provided clear images of the mucosal surface of the urinary bladder and proximal portion of the urethra for easy retrieval of urinary calculi. An imaging procedure should be performed to ensure complete removal of calculi.