Laparoscopic splenectomy: operative technique and outcome in three cats.

Abstract

CLINICAL SUMMARY: The clinical findings, treatment and outcome for three cats that underwent laparoscopic splenectomy using bipolar vessel-sealing devices for resection of diffuse splenic disease are described. In each case, a three-portal laparoscopic technique was used. The spleen was manipulated and its mesentery and associated vessels sequentially cauterized and ligated to enable removal through a portal incision with minimal hemorrhage. Each of the three patients recovered from anesthesia without incident and was able to be discharged to the owner the next day. PRACTICAL SIGNIFICANCE: Laparoscopic splenectomy may be a safe and effective alternative to celiotomy in a select group of cats requiring splenectomy.

• Authors: Erica O'Donnell, Philipp Mayhew, William Culp, Kelli Mayhew
• Journal: Journal of feline medicine and surgery (J Feline Med Surg) Vol. 15 Issue 1 Pg. 48-52 (Jan 2013) ISSN: 1532-2750 [Electronic] England
• PMID: 23254241 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Topics

• Animals
• Cat Diseases (surgery)
• Cats
• Female
• Hemangiosarcoma (surgery, veterinary)
• Lymphoma (surgery, veterinary)
• Male
• Mastocytosis (surgery, veterinary)
• Splenectomy (methods, veterinary)
• Treatment Outcome